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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Jarszczko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes into the arena with "Fade to Black" by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Jarszczko has chosen Lil Flip ft. Chamillionaire - Playa 4 Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vadim Nazarov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
31 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Jarszczko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazarov slips a jab from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Jarszczko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the 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!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Jarszczko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Jarszczko.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Jarszczko is predictable there
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarszczko tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Jarszczko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jarszczko is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarszczko trying to control but Nazarov postures up.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko wants to get back to full guard.
Jarszczko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarszczko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jarszczko keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarszczko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Jarszczko counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Jarszczko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarszczko throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarszczko is just out of range.
Nazarov punishes Jarszczko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Jarszczko counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Jarszczko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarszczko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego Jarszczko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Jarszczko moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a good jab.
Nazarov walks into a jab.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
Nazarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarszczko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Vadim Nazarov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazarov shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Nazarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarszczko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarszczko can do to turn this around?
Jarszczko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands with a hook. Jarszczko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Jarszczko tries to sprawl but Nazarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jarszczko taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko wants to get back to his feet.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Jarszczko is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarszczko wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarszczko manages to get to full guard.
Jarszczko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarszczko keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarszczko is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarszczko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard.
Nazarov is looking to sweep but instead, Jarszczko has passed into half guard.
Jarszczko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarszczko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the body
and Jarszczko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jarszczko takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Jarszczko.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nazarov swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Jarszczko seems unphased.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov takes a swing at Jarszczko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarszczko connects with a body shot.
Nazarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarszczko.
A swing and a miss from Jarszczko.
Nazarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarszczko throws a body kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarszczko misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarszczko throws a nice looking combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a leg kick.
Diego Jarszczko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Jarszczko walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazarov. That snapped Jarszczko's head back.
Nazarov feints a jab promting Jarszczko to slip. Nazarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarszczko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarszczko is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Nazarov scores with a hook.
Jarszczko misses with a body punch
and Nazarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it.
Nazarov is working Jarszczko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jarszczko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jarszczko trying to control the position.
Jarszczko wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Jarszczko is keeping the position.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control but Jarszczko is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarszczko as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nazarov there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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