PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadiq Hossein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hossein
vs
Nazarethyan

170 cm
39
152 lbs
36 - 22 - 5

155 cm
35
150 lbs
40 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 5, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan misses with a straight right.
Hossein throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Hossein avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazarethyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazarethyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Hossein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazarethyan eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hossein scores with a one two! Nazarethyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hossein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hossein misses with a double jab
and Nazarethyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Nazarethyan ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws out a counter right but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Hossein stuns Nazarethyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein is looking to wear down Nazarethyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarethyan.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Hossein catches Nazarethyan right on the button with a cross.
Nazarethyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hossein's sensitive parts.
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Hossein misses with a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan lands with a light punch inside.
Nazarethyan has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.

Nazarethyan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Hossein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazarethyan defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Nazarethyan advances to half guard.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nazarethyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hossein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nazarethyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Nazarethyan has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazarethyan connects with a nice short shot to Hossein's temple.
Hossein is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
Nazarethyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Nazarethyan is keen to just control but Hossein is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazarethyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nazarethyan throwing shots but Hossein is blocking nicely.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
Hossein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarethyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarethyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Nazarethyan counters with a good low kick that Hossein was not able to check.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein cracks Nazarethyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.

Nazarethyan has Hossein up against the cage in a clinch.

Nazarethyan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nazarethyan manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Hossein scores with a body shot.
Nazarethyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarethyan thuds a left hand into Hossein's body.
Hossein avoids a kick to the body.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hossein tried to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hossein has time to react.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein lands a jab to Nazarethyan's midsection.

Hossein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Hossein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.

Hossein trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarethyan is retaining full guard.
Hossein trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hossein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position.
Hossein tries to stand but Nazarethyan is controlling from the bottom.
Hossein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the position but Hossein postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hossein trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Hossein slips a straight right by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarethyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Hossein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hossein looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Hossein controls the action.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Hossein blocks it.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hossein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Hossein working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hossein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hossein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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!
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hossein.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazarethyan.
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hossein or not.
Nazarethyan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hosseins head.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Hossein's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan cracks Hossein with a nice body shot.
Nazarethyan stalling against the cage.
Hossein tries to stall but Nazarethyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Nazarethyan.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazarethyan.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan blocks a leg kick.
Hossein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Nazarethyan there.

Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of elbows.
Hossein is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nazarethyan, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Hossein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nazarethyan has Hossein pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarethyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nazarethyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Hossein is trying to keep Nazarethyan in close.
Nazarethyan is in close to Hossein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hossein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
Nazarethyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarethyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hossein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hossein doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hossein. Hossein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Nazarethyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hossein under the eye.

Hossein is rocked!
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The crowd cheers as Nazarethyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hossein doesn't seem phased though.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Nazarethyan throws a big counter head kick but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A nice side step and Nazarethyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hossein.
Nazarethyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein moves forwards but Nazarethyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazarethyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Nazarethyan.
Oh Hossein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it.
Hossein seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nazarethyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Nazarethyan looking to sit in guard and control but Hossein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nazarethyan wants to sweep here but Hossein controlling him for the moment.
Hossein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nazarethyan's guard.
Hossein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarethyan is retaining full guard.
Hossein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nazarethyan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.

Nazarethyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is working Hossein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarethyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hossein controlling Nazarethyan's posture.
Hossein wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a lazy head kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hossein is trying to hold Nazarethyan in close to prevent damage but Nazarethyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Nazarethyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
That's time! Hossein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hossein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hossein swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hossein both land. Nice combination.
Nazarethyan works the jab nicely.
Nazarethyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Nazarethyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan cracks Hossein with a nice body shot.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Hossein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Hossein is looking to control Nazarethyan's arms but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hossein has his back to the cage.
A short right from Nazarethyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Nazarethyan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants a takedown.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Hossein is trying to break the clinch but Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Hossein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hossein prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hossein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Hossein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan working aggressively here.
Hossein is trying to break the clinch but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Hossein working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Hossein lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein trying to control the position but instead, Nazarethyan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hossein into the cage.
Nazarethyan lands an uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Hossein as the two fighters clinch.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hossein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Nazarethyan has clasped his hands together around Hossein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hossein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan is looking to take a break and control but Hossein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan taking a breather here.
Hossein prevents Nazarethyan from improving position.
Nazarethyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hossein struggling a bit here.
Nazarethyan just content to control the position.
Hossein can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazarethyan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nazarethyan working away.
Hossein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nazarethyan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hossein will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazarethyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!