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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes to the cage accompanied by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Wacka Flocka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nazaryan misses with a hook. Flocka ducked under it nicely. Flocka slips a jab from Nazaryan. Flocka throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem. Flocka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Flocka misses its intended target. Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nazaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flocka has managed to free his arm - good work. Nazaryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flocka tries to kick Nazaryan off but Nazaryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nazaryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nazaryan works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Flocka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nazaryan is looking to work his way around to Flocka's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Flocka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nazaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Flocka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Flocka is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Nazaryan has taken his back! Flocka is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Flocka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nazaryan gets his way!
Nazaryan controlling the position well here. Flocka rolled but Nazaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nazaryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Flocka is controlling his hands well. What can Flocka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Flocka is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazaryan controlling the position well here. Flocka rolled but Nazaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazaryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Flocka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Flocka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nazaryan. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Flocka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Nazaryan throwing sloppy strikes. Nazaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flocka doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Flocka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flocka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Flocka is trying to get back to his feet but Nazaryan has full control of the position and if anything, Flocka has just worked his way into a worse spot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flocka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan lunges at Flocka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flocka's hand.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut. Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Flocka with an uppercut! Decent striking displayed by Flocka there. Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nazaryan lands with a kick to the temple. Flocka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Flocka throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range. Flocka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nazaryan. Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Flocka throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nazaryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Flocka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Flocka's head. Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick. Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flocka throws a head kick that misses. Nazaryan jabs at Flocka's body. Flocka moves out of range of the body kick. Flocka misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely. Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks. Flocka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Flocka blocks a jab. Nazaryan staying out of range there. Nazaryan swings for the body but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazaryan. That's going to slow Flocka down. Flocka moves into range and connects with a jab. Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flocka can do to turn this around? Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flocka. Flocka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand. Flocka moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off. Nazaryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick letting Flocka counter with a right hand. Flocka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Flocka misses with a body kick. Nazaryan thinks about countering with a body kick. Nazaryan throws a head kick but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka lands a jab to the nose. Nazaryan shoots in and drives through. Flocka sprawls well. Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick. Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Flocka lands a lovely overhand right. Flocka throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot. Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss! Flocka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nazaryan connects with an inside leg kick. Flocka thows a left - swing and a miss! Flocka throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily. Nazaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flocka! But no joy. Nazaryan staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flocka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Flocka checks the leg kick. Flocka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Flocka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nazaryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Flocka takes one to the chin there. Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nazaryan misses with a left hand and Flocka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Flocka looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely. Nazaryan is looking to counter with a body kick. Flocka clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Flocka looks to throw a body kick and Nazaryan counters with an inside leg kick. Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Flocka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on the side of the head. Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Flocka. Flocka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice uppercut lands for Flocka. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
Wacka Flocka seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nazaryan misses the shot to the body. A big left from Flocka misses. Flocka misses with a shot to the body and Nazaryan counters with a nice body shot. Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flocka. Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Flocka throws a chopping leg kick but Nazaryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nazaryan feints and then cracks Flocka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flocka down. Flocka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Flocka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Flocka misses with a straight left. Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flocka jabbing away but nothing is landing. Flocka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan. Flocka avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nazaryan throws a head kick but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range. Flocka takes one to the chin there. Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there. Flocka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Flocka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Flocka swings widly with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flocka swivels and escapes. Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Flocka moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flocka jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well. Nazaryan scores with a jab. Flocka acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Flocka is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flocka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Flocka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Flocka throws a combination that misses and Nazaryan counters with a left and a right that stings Flocka. Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nazaryan misses with a straight right. Flocka throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem. Nazaryan throws a low kick but Flocka avoids it. Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss! Flocka misses with a body kick. Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flocka. Nazaryan cracks Flocka with a right hand to the side of the head. Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flocka! But no joy. Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Flocka moves out of range easily. Wacka Flocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Flocka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Flocka scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Flocka wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position. Flocka misses the shot to the body. Flocka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Flocka's head. Flocka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Flocka sees coming a mile off. Flocka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Flocka throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range. A swing and a miss from Flocka. Nazaryan clobbers Flocka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Flocka. Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Nazaryan blocks the low kick. Flocka misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Flocka blocks the leg kick.
Flocka looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely. Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses. Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flocka.
Flocka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Flocka throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flocka throws out the jab. Nazaryan lands a jab to Flocka's midsection. Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Flocka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Flocka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flocka. Flocka tries to clinch up. Nazaryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Flocka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Nazaryan with a jab. Flocka scores with a hook. Nazaryan scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick. Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flocka. Flocka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nazaryan misses with a straight left. Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Flocka misses with a left hand and Nazaryan counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Flocka tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance. Flocka connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back. Nazaryan misses with a hook
letting Flocka counter with a right hand. Nazaryan works Flocka's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Vrej Nazaryan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nazaryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan! Vrej Nazaryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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