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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Buck (ranked 3937 p4p, 403 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 3785 p4p, 388 weight class). Buck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beat it. Nazaryan has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vrej Nazaryan enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Buck walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazaryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan lands a right hook to the body.
Buck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Buck.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Buck lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buck's hands.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buck scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazaryan cracks a nice hook into Buck's ribs.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Buck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazaryan pinned against the cage. Nazaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Buck avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Buck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Young Buck has been cut.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buck can pounce on him.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Buck avoids it.
Buck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Buck with an uppercut!
Nazaryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buck rather than just go for the knockout.
Buck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Buck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buck in his tracks.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Buck strikes.
Nazaryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a series of punches but Nazaryan avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nazaryan.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a few strikes there.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buck misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Buck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Buck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Buck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buck.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Buck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buck throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body
and Buck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buck is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nazaryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buck.
We've been hearing good reports from Buck'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.
Buck trying to advance position but Nazaryan counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Buck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck lunges at Nazaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazaryan's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Buck tries to score with a low kick but Nazaryan moves his leg out of the way.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nazaryan does it's job there.
Nazaryan keeps Buck at a distance using the push kick.
Buck slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan 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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck scores with a nice head shot.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Buck avoids it well.
Buck lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Buck moves away and avoids it.
Buck feinted with a counter takedown.
Buck staying out of range there.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that Buck semi-blocks.
Buck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buck counters with a solid body kick.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Buck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buck misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buck.
Buck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck misses with a takedown
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan is rocked!
Buck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buck throws a body shot but no joy.
Buck throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Buck.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buck counters with a good low kick that Nazaryan was not able to check.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Buck.
Buck moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buck or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Buck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Buck lands a head shot.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buck.
Nazaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buck blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Buck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck tries to counter with a takedown but Nazaryan is quick to defend against it.
Buck throws a leg kick but Nazaryan moved away.
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 Young Buck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buck's hands.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buck connects with a crisp jab.
Buck lands a head shot.
Nazaryan wants to slow Buck down by chopping away at his legs.
Buck walks into a jab.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
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!
Buck throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buck with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazaryan tries to avoid it but Buck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazaryan to the ground. Nazaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Buck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Buck shakes it off.
Buck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buck scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Buck avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buck wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazaryan as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck blocks a low kick nicely.
Buck misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Nazaryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buck throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazaryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Buck scores with a leg kick.
Buck tries a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Buck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buck throws a low kick, looking for Nazaryan's leg but Nazaryan calmly moves out of range.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Nazaryan - just one landing.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Buck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buck darts in looking for a takedown but Nazaryan gets double underhooks and turns Buck into the cage.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the head.
Buck thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazaryan pinned against the cage. Nazaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Buck shoots in but Nazaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Jab from Nazaryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazaryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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