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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Sajid (ranked 3964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 2257 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nazarethyan's choice of entrance music: Amerika. Abdullah Sajid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Sajid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 60 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan missing with a left hand there. Sajid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Nazarethyan as Sajid shoots in.
Sajid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Nazarethyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sajid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nazarethyan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarethyan works over Sajid's head and body with a nice combination.
Sajid blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Sajid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazarethyan is fending him off so far but Sajid persists. Nope, Nazarethyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sajid shoots and misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a low kick, right behind Sajid 's knee.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sajid dives in and grabs Nazarethyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nazarethyan pushes down on Sajid's head and hops out.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick that knocks Sajid off balance momentarily.
Nazarethyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sajid.
Nazarethyan unleashes a big counter combination but Sajid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sajid is breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nazarethyan. No joy for Sajid on that attempt.
Sajid dives in and grabs Nazarethyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nazarethyan pushes down on Sajid's head and hops out.
Sajid with a poor takedown
and Nazarethyan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nazarethyan wants the takedown. Sajid is fighting it off but Nazarethyan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sajid's guard against the cage.
Nazarethyan distracts Sajid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Sajid's brow.
Sajid looking for a guillotine here but Nazarethyan defends easily.
Nazarethyan is working Sajid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarethyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazarethyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarethyan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nazarethyan has eaten all the pies!
Sajid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sajid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazarethyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nazarethyan distracts Sajid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.
Sajid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazarethyan is aware though and is defending well.
Sajid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazarethyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sajid looking for a guillotine here but Nazarethyan defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarethyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nazarethyan landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarethyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazarethyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sajid keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
Sajid looking for a guillotine here but Nazarethyan defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarethyan working some strikes from top position.
Sajid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarethyan defends well.
Sajid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sajid working for a triangle but Nazarethyan defends it easily.
Sajid keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Sajid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sajid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sajid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarethyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sajid's head.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Sajid is working from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sajid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.
Sajid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nazarethyan has his hands on Sajid's head, controlling the position.
Nazarethyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sajid shoots in and drives through. Nazarethyan sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
Sajid feinted with a counter takedown.
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
Sajid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Nazarethyan lands but Sajid takes it in his stride.
Sajid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajid shoots in but Nazarethyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazarethyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajid shoots for a takedown but Nazarethyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sajid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Sajid down.
Nazarethyan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazarethyan looks to land a combination but Sajid avoids it well.
Sajid tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a nice head kick!
Sajid fails with the takedown
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nazarethyan.
Sajid goes for a takedown attempt but Nazarethyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazarethyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Nazarethyan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sajid backs up against the cage.
Sajid tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan circles away easily
and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Sajid didn't expect that.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sajid's head.
Nazarethyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sajid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazarethyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nazarethyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nazarethyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sajid has momentary wrist control but Nazarethyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarethyan working some strikes from top position.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Nazarethyan pushes down on Sajid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sajid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sajid has hold of Nazarethyan's hands but Nazarethyan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Nazarethyan there.
Nazarethyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan tries to pass to full mount but Sajid defends it.
Nazarethyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarethyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nazarethyan slips a nice elbow through Sajid's hands, connecting with Sajid's forehead.
Sajid is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarethyan sits in half guard.
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is nestled in close to Sajid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarethyan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarethyan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nazarethyan is nestled in close to Sajid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sajid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sajid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazarethyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazarethyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarethyan uses his free foot to push down on Sajid's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sajid.
Nazarethyan controlling from mount.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarethyan landing strikes from the mount.
Sajid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nazarethyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
Abdullah Sajid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sajid closes the distance and clinches up with Nazarethyan, looking for a takedown. Sajid pushes Nazarethyan against the cage but Nazarethyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nazarethyan is looking for the big counter here.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild combination.
Sajid goes for a double leg but Nazarethyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nazarethyan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sajid has his takedown stuffed
and Nazarethyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sajid circles away quickly and effectively.
Sajid misses with a takedown attempt
and Nazarethyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarethyan misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nazarethyan counters with a two punch combo.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that Sajid ducks under and follows up with a left that Sajid also avoids with ease.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. Sajid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarethyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sajid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nazarethyan counters with a left and a right that stings Sajid.
Nazarethyan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sajid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sajid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nazarethyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Sajid shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls well. He's pushed Sajid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan defends it nicely.
Nazarethyan throws a counter combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sajid. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sajid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazarethyan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sajid. Sajid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sajid shoots and misses
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch.
Nazarethyan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nazarethyan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan drops an elbow to the side of Sajid's head.
Nazarethyan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sajid won't allow Nazarethyan to pass to mount.
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarethyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sajid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sajid keeps working.
Sajid looking for submissions off his back.
Nazarethyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sajid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarethyan stalling.
Sajid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarethyan pulls his head out easily.
Sajid looking for submissions off his back.
Nazarethyan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sajid actively working from the bottom here.
Sajid actively working from the bottom here.
Nazarethyan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdullah Sajid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarethyan lands a nice short elbow.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Suren Nazarethyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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