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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23 - 15 - 0 |
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150 lbs
41 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazarethyan. That snapped Dilli's head back.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Dilli avoids it easily.
Dilli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarethyan off the cage and back into range.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Nazarethyan misses
and Dilli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Dilli down.
Dilli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilli works the jab nicely.
Dilli drops his hands momentarily and Nazarethyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 kick.
Nazarethyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Dilli takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilli.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan digs a right hand underneath Dilli's ribcage. Dilli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Dilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but Dilli improves position.
Nazarethyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Dilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli gets through Nazarethyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli lands with a left to the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan can't get the takedown.
Temel Dilli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarethyan is trying to stall.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dilli.
Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
Dilli misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilli's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli tries a body shot but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to 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!
Nazarethyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dilli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dilli lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan has picked Dilli up - he's going for a ride! Nazarethyan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dilli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazarethyan throwing shots but Dilli is blocking nicely.
Nazarethyan trying to mount his opponent but Dilli defends it.
Dilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarethyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilli defending well though.
Dilli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilli.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters by moving into the clinch.
Temel Dilli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazarethyan gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dilli.
Dilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilli misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli working aggressively here.
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.
Nazarethyan trying to control the action but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Dilli gets back to half guard.
Dilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Dilli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarethyan.
Dilli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarethyan.
Nice strikes from Nazarethyan there.
Nazarethyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Nazarethyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli gets back to full guard.
Nazarethyan stands up over Dilli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dilli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dilli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dilli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nazarethyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilli pulls Nazarethyan in close to prevent any damage.
Nazarethyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Nazarethyan.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilli checks a leg kick.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarethyan misses the target.
Nazarethyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazarethyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilli.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli lands with a left to the head.
Dilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
Nazarethyan gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilli throws a head punch that misses.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilli tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Nazarethyan goes for a takedown attempt but Dilli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazarethyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazarethyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazarethyan misses with a left hand
and Dilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarethyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick and Dilli moves out of range easily.
Dilli is looking to counter punch.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dilli connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dilli counter with a right hand.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazarethyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Dilli swinging wildly here.
Nazarethyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dilli enables Nazarethyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dilli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dilli pushes Nazarethyan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nazarethyan throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
Nazarethyan tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Nazarethyan moves forwards but Dilli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilli.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarethyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazarethyan.
Dilli is rocked!
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Oh Dilli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilli tries to clinch but Nazarethyan is having none of it.
Nazarethyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dilli seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilli tries to clinch but Nazarethyan is having none of it.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head but Nazarethyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli lands a jab to Nazarethyan's midsection.
Nazarethyan misses with a looping left.
Dilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli clobbers Nazarethyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazarethyan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dilli counter with a right hand.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Dilli.
Dilli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Dilli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarethyan walks into a jab.
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!
Dilli swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilli steps away.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarethyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Dilli.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
Dilli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilli circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazarethyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!
Temel Dilli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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