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Event: CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang     
Date:   Oct 20, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wallace connects with a jab.
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace feints a jab promting Nazaryan to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nazaryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a huge left! Nazaryan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wallace isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nazaryan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wallace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Wallace!
Julian Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Lapierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nazaryan to the ground. Lapierre is now in Nazaryan's guard.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lapierre 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lapierre seems to have locked his on tight now - Nazaryan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lapierre, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre!
A relieved looking Verney Lapierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Salamanca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salamanca counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Nazaryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Salamanca counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Salamanca!
A relieved looking Marco Salamanca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AKFN FN 2     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Cheetah forces Nazaryan back against the ropes and clinches.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nazaryan gets tackled into the ropes by Cheetah. Cheetah maintains the clinch.
Cheetah slows down the pace here. #BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cheetah pushes Nazaryan up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cheetah counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan. #CL#
Cheetah has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Cheetah ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Cheetah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheetah counters with a three punch combo that has Nazaryan backing up. Nazaryan nods at Cheetah to acknowledge the strikes.
Cheetah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cheetah takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheetah landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan looks winded!#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Cheetah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the ropes.#BC2#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheetah.#CL#
Cheetah takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheetah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Cheetah darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the ropes.
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!
Nazaryan being controlled against the ropes.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head.
Cheetah lands a good knee to the midsection. Nazaryan won't want to take too many of those.#T2##BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah forces Nazaryan back against the ropes and clinches.
Nazaryan takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah scores with a leg kick.
A head kick from Cheetah lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Cheetah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Cheetah clinches up with Nazaryan and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.
Cheetah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cheetah lands with a light punch inside.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheetah effectively controlling the action here.
Cheetah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazaryan's face. #BC#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himayalan Cheetah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cheetah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cheetah lands a knee to the head.
Cheetah stalling.
Cheetah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Nazaryan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah clinches up against the ropes.
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!
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the ropes.#BC2#
Nazaryan manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Cheetah moves into the clinch.
Cheetah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cheetah lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Cheetah instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks from the clinch.
Himayalan Cheetah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cheetah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cheetah has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Cheetah rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the ropes.
Cheetah lands a knee to the head.
Cheetah stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cheetah rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Cheetah has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Cheetah counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Cheetah moves into the clinch.
Cheetah lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the ropes.
Cheetah avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himayalan Cheetah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cheetah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Cheetah throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Himayalan Cheetah is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cheetah takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Cheetah sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Cheetah rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cheetah clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Cheetah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheetah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1##CL#
Cheetah clinches with his opponent.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cheetah clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cheetah pushes Nazaryan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Cheetah manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cheetah to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cheetah forces Nazaryan back against the ropes and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheetah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cheetah landing knees to the head. #BC#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Cheetah moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Cheetah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nazaryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheetah connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cheetah gets a clinch.
Cheetah digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank. #BC#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah has closed the distance and engaged Nazaryan in a clinch.
Cheetah blocking some punches. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cheetah takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheetah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Himayalan Cheetah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah has Nazaryan up against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Himayalan Cheetah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheetah 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himayalan Cheetah!

 

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and De Cremonesi counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
De Cremonesi cracks Nazaryan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nazaryan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nazaryan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've been told by De Cremonesi's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
De Cremonesi moves into the clinch.
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 to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
De Cremonesi cracks Nazaryan with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow inside that Nazaryan shrugs off.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Cremonesi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Vrej Nazaryan has been cut.
A short right from De Cremonesi on the inside. #ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
A left hand lands to the body for De Cremonesi.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
De Cremonesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
De Cremonesi presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Cremonesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
De Cremonesi digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank. #KD#
De Cremonesi creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nazaryan crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#T1#
Nazaryan leaves his chin hanging out and De Cremonesi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nazaryan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1##CL#
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki pushes Nazaryan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki is working Nazaryan over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hazuki. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki working Nazaryan over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazuki finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki creates a bit of distance and cracks Nazaryan with a big uppercut! Nazaryan goes down! The referee pushes Hazuki away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Nazaryan make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hazuki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!

 

Event: AKF FN | Wilder vs. Upchurch     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses
and Ham counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Ham looks low and kicks high, catching Nazaryan right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#Nazaryan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ham counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Nazaryan goes down! Ham rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Nazaryan is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Ham has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nazaryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Ham cracks Nazaryan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nazaryan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nazaryan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Ham throws a front kick to the face that drops Nazaryan face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Helmuth Ham!
After winning the bout, Helmuth Ham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AKF 38 | Human vs. Whok     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gmial.
Nazaryan 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.
Gmial connects with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Gmial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazaryan under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gmial is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Gmial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gmial connects with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Gmial lands a head kick that bluckles Nazaryan and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Gmial no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Nazaryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Gmial.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Gmial's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Gmial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Gmial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gmial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan motions for Gmial to come forward. Nazaryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Nazaryan walks into a big right hand from Gmial and goes down! The referee sends Gmial to a neutral corner as Nazaryan gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Gmial avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Gmial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Gmial staggers Nazaryan with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Nazaryan looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Gmial ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Gmial cracks Nazaryan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nazaryan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nazaryan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Gmial plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Nazaryan's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Nazaryan, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gogel Gmial!
During a confident post fight interview, Gogel Gmial thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AKF 34 | Blackmane 🐺 vs. Entei     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1##CL#
Whok darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Whok.
Whok prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Whok controls his hands.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazaryan looks winded!
A hook to the body from Whok.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vrej Nazaryan has been cut.
Whok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whok lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whok pushes Nazaryan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Whok finish him?#KD#
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nazaryan crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#CL#
Whok takes the fight into the clinch.
Whok throws a massive elbow that rocks Nazaryan's head back - Nazaryan crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Piger Whok!
After winning the bout, Piger Whok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams scores with the left hand. Nazaryan knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Williams dances in with a quick combination. Nazaryan is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Williams snaps Nazaryan's head back. Nazaryan stumbles backwards against the ropes. Williams steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nazaryan's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nazaryan just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Williams!

 

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Nazaryan tries to clinch
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Nazaryan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester lands a jab to the nose.
Nazaryan tries to clinch
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazaryan.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Lester is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Lester.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nazaryan darts in trying to clinch
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him?
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lester tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Nazaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
Nazaryan closes the distance but Lester moves to the side
and Lester counters with a big uppercut that drops Nazaryan face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Moe Lester!
A very excited looking Moe Lester rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AKF 12 | Duanesboy vs. Rram     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Turbitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turbitt avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch
and Turbitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target. #KD#
Turbitt staggers Nazaryan with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Nazaryan looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Turbitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan wants to clinch up but Turbitt keeps it at a distance.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Turbitt finish him?
Nazaryan wants to clinch but Turbitt slips to the side
and Turbitt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Turbitt!

 

Event: Ambush 10: Ringnes VS Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Kim punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kim connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazaryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD#
Kim scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Nazaryan beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
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!
Kim cracks Nazaryan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nazaryan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nazaryan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nazaryan could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Peace Kim!
A victorious Peace Kim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN K1 6/4     
Date:   Jun 04, 2021
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazaryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunham steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazaryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunham. That's going to slow Nazaryan down. #CL2#
Dunham moves into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dunham.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head. #ROC2#Nazaryan is rocked!
Dunham blocks an uppercut.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham blocking some punches.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunham blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunham's elbow.
We've been informed that Dunham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Nazaryan. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Dunham.
Dunham breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nazaryan with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nazaryan looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nazaryan get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pete Dunham!

 

Event: SYN Sang     
Date:   Apr 23, 2021
#R1#
Santino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Santino as he checks the leg kick.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Santino.
Santino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santino tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santino lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santino moves away.
Santino lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Santino.
Santino scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Santino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Santino's head but Santino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks. #ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Santino moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Santino misses its target.
Santino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Santino finish him?
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Santino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Santino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santino connects with a quick right hand that sends Nazaryan tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bobby Santino!
A very excited looking Bobby Santino rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: SYN K-1 七     
Date:   Feb 26, 2021
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Vargas counters with a straight right that drops Nazaryan on his ass! Nazaryan jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vargas. #BC#
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Vargas!
Sergio Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: ETERNITY 25 - KT World Series     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
Fonseca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Fonseca.
Fonseca moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Fonseca catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fonseca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
letting Fonseca counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan tries to land a leg kick but Fonseca saw it coming and moves away.
Fonseca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Fonseca counters with a nice uppercut that drops Nazaryan onto his backside! Nazaryan bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body kick there by Fonseca.
Fonseca connects with a leg kick.
Fonseca knocks out Nazaryan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Fonseca before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Fonseca picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Fonseca!
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: EK 17: Turnaround     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Cotton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotton throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Cotton darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the ropes.
A short left from Cotton.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cotton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cotton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cotton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazaryan.
Cotton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cotton.
Cotton working Nazaryan over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Cotton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Cotton scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Cotton.
A short left from Cotton. #T1#
Cotton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nazaryan.
Cotton lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nazaryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cotton working Nazaryan over with knees to the body.
Cotton landing knees to the body.
A short left from Cotton.
Cotton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotton. #ROC2#Nazaryan is rocked!
Cotton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Cotton.
Cotton cracks Nazaryan with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Nazaryan is rigid against the ropes, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Cory Cotton!
Our winner, Cory Cotton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: EK 13     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrison.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morrison!
That kick from Morrison tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Morrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the ropes.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
It looks like Morrison has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left. #KD#
Morrison throws out a head kick that Nazaryan doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Nazaryan crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Nazaryan's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Morrison lands a head kick that sends Nazaryan down! Nazaryan is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Morrison is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Morrison!
Our winner, Ray Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD#
Aoki scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Nazaryan to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Aoki away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Nazaryan got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aoki. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan leaves his chin hanging out and Aoki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nazaryan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll be around from time to time to KO or be KO'ed'.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: ETERNITY 4     
Date:   Jul 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Nazaryan misses. #CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nu Cuuuuutos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Nu Cuuuuutos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nu Cuuuuutos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Jab by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Nu Cuuuuutos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Nazaryan goes down! The ref sends Nu Cuuuuutos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Nazaryan is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nu Cuuuuutos finish him?
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a big combo that sends Nazaryan crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Nazaryan flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Nu Cuuuuutos jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos!
A victorious Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: E : 1 - GRACIE vs SCORPION 2     
Date:   Jun 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Potku avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Potku counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Nazaryan. #KD#
Potku clips Nazaryan with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Nazaryan a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Potku. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Potku.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan lands a jab to Potku's midsection.
Potku misses with a series of wild punches.
Potku moves away from the strike by Nazaryan. #T1#
Potku throws a series of punches but Nazaryan avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the head.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Potku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Potku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Potku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Potku counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Nazaryan on his ass! Nazaryan wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Potku misses with a low kick. #T2#
OH! Nazaryan has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Potku smells blood and charges in for the finish! Potku unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nazaryan sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: RR 13     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1##CL#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan working aggressively here. #BC2#
LaCrosse breaks from the clinch.
LaCrosse scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
LaCrosse lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Nazaryan goes down! The ref sends LaCrosse to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Nazaryan is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCrosse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaCrosse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the ropes.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaCrosse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LaCrosse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazaryan. Nazaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
LaCrosse tries to clinch there but Nazaryan circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaCrosse. #CL2#
LaCrosse forces Nazaryan back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##BC2#
LaCrosse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaCrosse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but LaCrosse ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that LaCrosse ducks under and follows up with a left that LaCrosse also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
LaCrosse throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range. #CL2#
LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazaryan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by LaCrosse. #BC2#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.#CL2#
LaCrosse has closed the distance and engaged Nazaryan in a clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazaryan circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
LaCrosse drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the ropes.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazaryan won't allow it. #BC2#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nazaryan moves into range and clinches up with LaCrosse.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
LaCrosse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse checks a leg kick nicely.
LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaCrosse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but LaCrosse saw that one coming.
LaCrosse thuds his shin into the meat of Nazaryan's side.
A slapping body kick lands there for LaCrosse.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Judge LaCrosse should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan throws a leg kick #KD2#
and LaCrosse counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Nazaryan on his ass! Nazaryan wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses LaCrosse's front leg but catches the back leg as LaCrosse tries to avoid it. #CL2#
LaCrosse forces Nazaryan back against the ropes and clinches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
LaCrosse manages to break the clinch.
LaCrosse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan. #CL2#
LaCrosse takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse. #BC2#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for LaCrosse, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
LaCrosse gets tackled into the ropes by Nazaryan. Nazaryan maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
LaCrosse breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
LaCrosse staggers Nazaryan with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Nazaryan looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CL2#
LaCrosse moves into the clinch.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
LaCrosse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaCrosse is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from LaCrosse shuts the power down on Nazaryan. Lights out, game over! LaCrosse is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Judge LaCrosse!
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: RR 12     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Nazaryan swings for the body but Giroud moves out of range. #CL2#
Nazaryan has managed to clinch.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
A short right from Giroud on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
Giroud misses with the head strike.
Giroud blocking some punches.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giroud blocking some punches.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giroud trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Giroud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giroud misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giroud lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
Giroud lands a left hand.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Giroud leaning against his opponent.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Giroud taking a breather.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giroud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Giroud trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Giroud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Giroud tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Giroud back against the ropes.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Giroud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Giroud.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giroud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giroud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Giroud.
Giroud taking a breather.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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.
#R2#
Giroud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Nazaryan. Beautiful body shot.
Giroud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Giroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Giroud. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giroud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giroud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Giroud.
Giroud slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Giroud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Bastien Giroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giroud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Giroud with a series of wild strikes but Giroud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan unleashes a big counter combination but Giroud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giroud takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giroud feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Giroud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Giroud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Giroud misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Giroud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giroud throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Giroud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan tries to work over Giroud's front leg with a kick but Giroud checks it.
Giroud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Giroud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Giroud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Giroud moves out of range.
Giroud tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Giroud finds it's target.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Giroud finish him?
Bastien Giroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giroud.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giroud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Giroud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Nazaryan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Giroud doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nazaryan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nazaryan's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastien Giroud!
Post fight, Bastien Giroud took to the microphone: 'Nobody in the division can take my shots ! Its a message to the rest of the fighters: im coming'.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: RR 11     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Lowell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nazaryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lowell lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowell.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lowell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Lowell.
Lowell lands a hook 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!
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowell. #T1#
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell scores with a shot to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Lowell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowell.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowell.
A short right from Lowell on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowell.
Lowell is working Nazaryan over against the ropes.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Lowell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lowell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowell.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowell finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowell scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowell.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lowell.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lowell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Lowell rushes Nazaryan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowell misses with some punches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Lowell looking to stall.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Lowell.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Lowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Aaron Lowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lowell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Lowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Lowell lands a shoulder strike.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lowell misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land. #BC#
Lowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaron Lowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowell feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Lowell moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowell tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Lowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?
Lowell moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Lowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lowell misses with a kick to the body.
Lowell lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Nazaryan pushes Lowell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Lowell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Lowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowell tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Lowell back against the ropes.
A short left from Lowell.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lowell - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lowell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lowell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lowell misses with the combination.
Lowell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lowell.
Lowell's corner calls for a 1-2. Lowell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowell circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lowell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lowell.
Lowell lands an overhand right.
Nazaryan tries to score with a low kick but Lowell moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Nazaryan moves into range and clinches up with Lowell.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Lowell.
Lowell tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Lowell has closed the distance and engaged Nazaryan in a clinch.
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Lowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Lowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Lowell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan. #BC#
Lowell breaks from the clinch.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Lowell saw that one coming.
Aaron Lowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
enabling Lowell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Lowell's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Lowell's shoulder, as Lowell tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowell catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lowell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Lowell ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lowell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lowell scores with the left hand. Nazaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Lowell.
Lowell lands with a shot to the body.
Lowell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lowell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lowell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lowell can pounce on him.
Lowell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lowell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lowell lands a jab-cross combination.
Lowell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowell 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lowell!

Aaron Lowell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: Rick's Rumble 8     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Mcallister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Mcallister misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcallister looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Nazaryan lands a head kick that bluckles Mcallister and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Nazaryan no doubt looking to push for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Nazaryan clinches with his opponent.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcallister looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Mcallister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcallister tries to break free but Nazaryan pushes him back against the ropes.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcallister effectively controlling the action here.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcallister blocking some punches.
Mcallister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcallister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcallister.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcallister tries to break free but Nazaryan pushes him back against the ropes.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcallister.
Mcallister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Mcallister blocking some punches.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcallister backwards.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan pushes Mcallister back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcallister has had enough of the clinch but Nazaryan keeps him there for the moment.
Mcallister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcallister blocking some punches.
Mcallister is trying to break free.
Mcallister blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Mcallister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcallister.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcallister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcallister working hard to break the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcallister backwards.
Mcallister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Mcallister blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcallister.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Vrej Nazaryan should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mcallister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcallister scrambles back to his feet.
Mcallister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collin Mcallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Mcallister misses its intended target. #CL2#
Nazaryan clinches up against the ropes.
Mcallister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcallister wants to stall.
Mcallister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Mcallister looking to stall.
Nazaryan pushes Mcallister back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Mcallister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcallister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcallister blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Mcallister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcallister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Mcallister is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Mcallister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mcallister tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcallister.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcallister seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcallister backwards.
Mcallister blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcallister backwards.
Mcallister trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcallister into the ropes.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcallister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Mcallister misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Mcallister blocking some punches.
Mcallister is looking to control Nazaryan's arms but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcallister has his back to the ropes.
Mcallister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcallister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Mcallister.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mcallister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Mcallister misses with a hook.
Mcallister throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot that sends Mcallister's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcallister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a solid body kick.
Mcallister throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Mcallister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Mcallister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Mcallister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Mcallister with a series of wild strikes but Mcallister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Mcallister.
Nazaryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Nazaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Mcallister's head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Mcallister looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcallister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcallister is trying to force a seperation but Nazaryan has the dominant position.
Mcallister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazaryan is defending well for now.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Mcallister. #T2#
Mcallister tries to break free but Nazaryan pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mcallister fails to land.
Mcallister blocking some punches.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Mcallister is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns Mcallister into the ropes.
Mcallister working hard to break the clinch.
Mcallister has had enough of the clinch but Nazaryan keeps him there for the moment.
Collin Mcallister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

Our winner, Vrej Nazaryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Grand Prix TOKYO     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazaryan eats them both and turns towards Putin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Putin.
Putin swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Putin. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Putin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Putin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan is looking for a counter combo.
Putin throws a body kick that misses.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Putin seems unphased.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Putin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Putin misses with the combination.
It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Putin.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin misses with the combination.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Putin.
Nice body kick there by Nazaryan.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Putin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazaryan connects with a jab.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin looks to land a combination. Nazaryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin takes one on the button.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body kick.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Putin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a low kick, right behind Nazaryan 's knee.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin throws a leg kick but Nazaryan moved away.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Putin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazaryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Putin circles away quickly and effectively.
Vlad Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.#T2#
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the body
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Putin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Putin's knee but Putin avoids it well.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Putin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Putin avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Putin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazaryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Putin with a series of wild strikes but Putin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Putin digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin tries to land a body kick
and Nazaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Putin.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Putin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Putin misses with a combination
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Putin throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin is looking for the big counter here.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Putin! But no joy.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazaryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Putin.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Vlad Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Nazaryan takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Putin connects with a jab.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazaryan circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Putin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Putin moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Putin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putin 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!

Vlad Putin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: RR #5     
Date:   Jan 17, 2020
#R1#
Cleaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Cleaver darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the ropes.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Cleaver misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Cleaver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleaver can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Cleaver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Cleaver has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Cleaver.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazaryan avoids the damage to the body.
Nazaryan dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nazaryan's defenses.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Cleaver - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Cleaver lands a body punch.
Nazaryan avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Cleaver is leaning against Nazaryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cleaver lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cleaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cleaver throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Cleaver only half commits.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cleaver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Cleaver working Nazaryan over with knees to the body.
A short right from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Nazaryan misses. #CL#
Cleaver darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the ropes.#BC2#
Nazaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Cleaver moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Cleaver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Cleaver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cleaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nazaryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazaryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cleaver - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Cleaver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleaver finish him?
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
Cleaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleaver lands with a right to the head.
Cleaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Nazaryan won't want to take too many of those.
Cleaver misses with some punches.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleaver and Nazaryan are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Cleaver throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Nazaryan into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Cleaver knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Theodore Cleaver!
Our winner, Theodore Cleaver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: AKT .5     
Date:   Dec 26, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagata .
Nazaryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagata to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Nagata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Nagata backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagata blocks the body kick.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Nagata misses.
Nagata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nagata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagata lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
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!
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagata rather than just go for the knockout.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Nagata counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Nazaryan goes down! Nagata rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Nazaryan is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagata .
Nagata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Nagata had a free shot at his head there.
Nazaryan walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Nazaryan is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yuji Nagata !
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan moves forwards but Muller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Muller defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Muller tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan lands a front kick.#CL#
Muller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller lands a body punch.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Muller throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Muller stuns Nazaryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Muller moves away from the strike by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Muller keeps control of Nazaryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller .
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards. #T2##BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller .
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller working aggressively here. #T3#
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Muller presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
Muller throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller cracks Nazaryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Muller lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Muller misses with a body shot
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller wants to clinch.
Muller lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller .
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller lands a jab to the head.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Muller moves into the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Hennig Muller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL#
Muller rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan tries to break the clinch but Muller is controlling the position.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nazaryan's efforts to push away.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Muller .
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
Muller misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Muller lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muller avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Muller is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muller lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Hennig Muller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller misses with some punches. #T2#
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the ropes.
Nazaryan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Nazaryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Muller jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller .
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Muller closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Muller .
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Nazaryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Nazaryan can't break the clinch.
Muller prevents Nazaryan from breaking the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan is trying to force a seperation but Muller has the dominant position.
Nazaryan tries to break the clinch but Muller is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Muller as the two fighters clinch.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller prevents Nazaryan from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Muller .
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Hennig Muller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nazaryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Muller has Nazaryan pressed against the ropes, preventing Nazaryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan is trying to break free.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Muller .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan. #T2#
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Muller prevents Nazaryan from breaking the clinch.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Muller .
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazaryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Nazaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
A short uppercut from Muller .
Hennig Muller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller avoiding damage as Nazaryan throws knees to the body.
Nazaryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller 's elbow. #T4#
Muller lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nazaryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller 's brow.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Muller 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller 's gas tank.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Muller gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazaryan missing with knees to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hennig Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muller 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Hennig Muller !
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Hennig Muller !
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Hennig Muller !

Hennig Muller wins by unanimous decision!

Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: RH108     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Good work by Bakiyev as he checks the leg kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Bakiyev catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Nazaryan shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Nazaryan both land. Nice combination.
Nazaryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bakiyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan connects with a high kick.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Bakiyev slaps the foot to one side.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bakiyev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Bakiyev misses with a jab to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a combination. Bakiyev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the nose.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crunch! Nazaryan slams his shin into Bakiyev's torso.
Nazaryan throws a good cross that connects.
Nazaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!
Nazaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Bakiyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazaryan plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bakiyev swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bakiyev face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.

 

Event: GC 317 Chocolate vs Honda     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Shain takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Shain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shain throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Shain only half commits.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Shain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shain lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Shain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Shain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shain throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Shain misses its intended target.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Shain avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shain. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Shain connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Shain throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Shain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shain wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
An inside leg kick lands from Shain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Shain's knee but Shain avoids it well.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Shain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Shain avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shain.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Shain dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Shain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan. #CUT#
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain misses the jab.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
Shain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazaryan 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.
A head kick from Shain lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Shain digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
Shain scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Shain.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Shain lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shain.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Shain counters with a head kick. That will keep Nazaryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shain lands with a nice body punch.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shain.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shain scores with a head kick.
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!
Shain throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
A head kick by Nazaryan misses
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Shain blocks it.
Shain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Jab by Shain.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shain blocks a jab.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
and Shain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Shain lands a big head kick that sends Nazaryan tumbling to the mat! Shain takes a step backwards and waves Nazaryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shain throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
Shain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Shain throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan throws a counter high kick but Shain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Shain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nazaryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Shain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
A cross from Shain lands.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Shain sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shain defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shain sizes up Nazaryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Shain connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan scores with a push kick.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Shain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shain. Shain obviously looking to wear him down.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Shain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan tries to work over Shain's front leg with a kick but Shain checks it.
Shain is looking for the big counter here.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Shain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazaryan counters with a series of strikes. Shain will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Shain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shain clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Shain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Shain was just out of range.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Shain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Shain moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Good exchange - Shain coming out on top.
Shain lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Shain throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shain throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Shain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan walks into a straight right hand from Shain.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shain.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Shain lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot that sends Shain's belly button to the back.
Nazaryan stuns Shain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shain cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Shain counters with a nice body shot.
Shain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazaryan's calf.
Shain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Shain moves out of range.
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain lands with a good body shot.
Shain lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
and Shain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nazaryan! He's just covering up as Shain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by The Man. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man looks for a takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well.
The Man scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Man is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by The Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
The Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazaryan tries to roll over but The Man keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man is trying to control. Nazaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
The Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Man working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Man looks to land a strike but Nazaryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Man wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
The Man won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
The Man throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SU#
Nazaryan stands and steps away. The Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nazaryan throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
A leg kick checked by The Man.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - The Man had a free shot at his head there.
The Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man throws out a powerful jab.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
The Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
The Man throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and The Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Man thows a leg kick but Nazaryan checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position.
The Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a jab.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but The Man ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
The Man feints and as Nazaryan raises his hands in defense, The Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazaryan trying to control the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
The Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but The Man seems unphased.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
The Man lands with an overhand left.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Man.
A jab lands there for Nazaryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by The Man.
The Man avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
The Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but The Man moved away.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Man lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
The Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.#CL2#
The Man instigates a clinch.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
The Man keeps control of Nazaryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan can't break the clinch.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan. #BC#
Nazaryan manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Man is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
The Man scores with a jab.
The Man wants to slow Nazaryan down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
The Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nazaryan defends well and The Man ends up having to push Nazaryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Nazaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
The Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Man connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
The Man connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan feints a jab promting The Man to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
The Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Man scores with a kick to the body.
The Man shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Man, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but The Man saw that one coming.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
The Man blocks a jab.#T4#
The Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazaryan's knee momentarily.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
The Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
The Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
The Man drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the cage.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan jabs The Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Nazaryan gets caught flat footed, as The Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Nazaryan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. The Man is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
The Man tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
The Man tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan can't break the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
The Man misses with a straight left.
The Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown attempt from The Man. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Man back to the cage. Nazaryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from The Man misses its intended target.
Nazaryan is looking for a counter combo.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Nazaryan lands with an overhand left.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from The Man misses.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
The Man throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and The Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
The Man gets a double leg takedown into Nazaryan's guard.#ES#
Nazaryan pushes The Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Nazaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Man momentarily. #TD2#
The Man looking to score a takedown here. Nazaryan is defending well but The Man drives through and ends up in Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan is wriggling around but The Man manages to pass to half guard.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
The Man trying to pass the guard but Nazaryan defending well.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Man trying to pass the guard but Nazaryan defending well.
The Man is keen to just control but Nazaryan is a slippery customer.
The Man controlling the action here. #T4#
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man.
The Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nazaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by The Man.
The Man is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob The Man.
Well The Man 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GC 310 Honda vs Coco     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Nazaryan settles back down.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. #T1#
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazaryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.#T2#
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez throws a counter high kick but Nazaryan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks. #T3#
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Sanchez moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Sanchez. #T4#
Nazaryan throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
Sanchez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazaryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazaryan. Nazaryan obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from Nazaryan misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Nazaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazaryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Sanchez tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
As Nazaryan looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Nazaryan just gets out of the way.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Sanchez.
Well Nazaryan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

Vrej Nazaryan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 304     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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 #TD#
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. #SUB#
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 thats 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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Buck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one. #ROC#
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. #T4#
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 thats 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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

 

Event: GC 297     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shashi.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shashi.
Shashi misses with a two punch combination.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Shashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan cracks Shashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazaryan checks it well.
Shashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shashi throws a wild body kick that Nazaryan sees coming a mile off.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shashi moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Shashi feints and as Nazaryan raises his hands in defense, Shashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazaryan is pulling down on Shashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Shashi, at least for the moment.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaryan is retaining full guard.
Shashi looking to sit in guard and control but Nazaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Shashi has his foot on Nazaryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazaryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Shashi managing to control the position.
Nazaryan preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nazaryan wants to get up but he can't break Shashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Nazaryan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nazaryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shashi backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shashi takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Shashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Shashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shashi's elbow.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shashi blocking some punches. #T4#
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.#BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shashi blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Shashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shashi lands a head kick. Nazaryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nazaryan lands a nice hook to Shashi's body. Shashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Shashi moved away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shashi takes one to the chin there.
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 swings for the body but Shashi moves out of range.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Shashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Shashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shashi counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Nazaryan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shashi avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shashi is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Shashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shashi ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Shashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan throwing a counter right hand but Shashi manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shashi.
Shashi tries for a takedown but Nazaryan circles away easily
and Nazaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Shashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Shashi.
Nazaryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shashi! But no joy.#T2#
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Shashi moves out of range.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick
and Shashi counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that half lands.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shashi.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Shashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a kimura but Nazaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shashi to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazaryan is just riding it out for now. Shashi eventually gives up the hold.
Shashi is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nazaryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shashi. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shashi trying to pass the guard but Nazaryan defending well.
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shashi misses with a head shot. Nazaryan uses the momentum to regain guard. #SU2#
Shashi gets to his feet - Nazaryan follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Shashi closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Shashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shashi also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazaryan sets himself, and Shashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Nazaryan avoids it this time.
Nazaryan digs a good hook to Shashi's body.
Nazaryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shashi.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Shashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Shashi unleashes a big counter combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Shashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Shashi blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nazaryan is working Shashi over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Shashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Shashi tries for a takedown but Nazaryan manages to get underhooks.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan pushes Shashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nazaryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Shashi is pushing Nazaryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shashi blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shashi.
Nazaryan is leaning against Shashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Shashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Nazaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.#TD2#
Shashi tightens his grip and picks Nazaryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Nazaryan manages to land in guard.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaryan is retaining full guard.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Shashi throwing strikes from guard but Nazaryan blocks nicely.
Shashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Nazaryan controlling the position.#T3#
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazaryan is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
Shashi gets to his feet. Nazaryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shashi lands with a kick to the temple. Nazaryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Shashi's shoulder, as Shashi tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shashi is just out of range.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazaryan cracks Shashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shashi at a distance.
Shashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazaryan misses the target.#T4#
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Shashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazaryan is fending him off so far but Shashi persists. Nope, Nazaryan circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shashi shoots in but Nazaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazaryan throwing a counter right hand but Shashi manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Nazaryan backs off Shashi throws a huge counter combo but Nazaryan manages to avoid it all.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shashi needs to keep his hands up - Nazaryan had a free shot at his head there.
Cajetan Shashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
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!
Shashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazaryan eats them both and turns towards Shashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nazaryan, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

An out of breath and clearly excited Vrej Nazaryan thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 289     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Watt takes one to the chin there.
Watt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watt motions for Nazaryan to come forward. Watt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Watt avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Watt misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Watt throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Watt jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Watt works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Watt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Watt misses with a takedown attempt - Nazaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Watt misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jab, jab by Watt - just one landing.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Watt moves away from the strike by Nazaryan.
Good shot there by Watt.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
As Watt backs off Nazaryan throws a huge counter combo but Watt manages to avoid it all.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Watt avoids it well.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watt moves away.
Watt throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Watt avoids nicely.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Watt's head but Watt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watt blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Watt's shoulder, as Watt tries to avoid the shot.
Watt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Watt moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watt.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watt counters with a nice uppercut.
Watt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Watt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back to recover.
Watt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watt.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Watt.
Watt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watt looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Watt throws a front kick that sends Nazaryan stumbling back into the cage.
Watt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back to recover.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Watt avoids it well.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
A jab lands there for Watt.
Watt keeps Nazaryan at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Watt saw that one coming.
Watt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan works Watt's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Watt ducks under and follows up with a left that Watt also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watt staying out of range there.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Watt tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Watt throws a one two combo.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that Watt semi-blocks.
Watt lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Watt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazaryan.
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Watt.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watt is looking to land body kicks.
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Nazaryan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watt. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a low kick, looking for Watt's leg but Watt calmly moves out of range.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watt is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Scott Watt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Watt. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Watt takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nazaryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watt circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Watt.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Watt throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
letting Watt counter with a right hand.
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watt lands a jab to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Watt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazaryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watt is in Nazaryan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watt trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watt is really struggling to control Nazaryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watt is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Nazaryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Watt trying to move into half guard but instead Nazaryan has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Watt is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Watt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Watt misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Watt backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
Watt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watt goes for a double leg but Nazaryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nazaryan continues to drive forward.
Watt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watt slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Watt is just out of range.
Watt misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Watt slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Nazaryan throws a solid leg kick but Watt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Watt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watt lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan. #TD#
Nazaryan gets caught napping as Watt dives in and scores a takedown. Nazaryan manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watt trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Watt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watt scoring with punches to the head and body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watt. Watt obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Watt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watt throws a body kick that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Watt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watt slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Watt throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Watt slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazaryan scores with a four punch combination!
Watt's corner calls for a 1-2. Watt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Watt with a series of wild strikes but Watt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan throws a series of strikes that have Watt backpedaling.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watt is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A head kick misses from Watt.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watt misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Watt lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Watt lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
Watt lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Watt misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Watt to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target.
A solid body kick from Watt.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Watt moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nazaryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazaryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Watt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watt scores with a three punch combo!
Watt throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Watt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watt lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Nazaryan pushes Watt off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Watt slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Watt misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watt scores with a three punch combo!
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watt connects with a jab.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watt throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watt tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazaryan, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Watt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Watt dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Watt throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Watt connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Watt lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watt's corner calls for a 1-2. Watt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watt.
Watt misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Watt both land. Nice combination.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Watt slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nazaryan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Watt avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Watt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Watt.
Watt moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Watt.
Well Watt 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!

A very excited looking Scott Watt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GC 279     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
and Hakekia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Nazaryan throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan. #T3#
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Hakekia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazaryan sprawling to the canvas! Nazaryan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hakekia finish him?!
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nazaryan out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GC 271     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan lands a head shot.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vegas defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Nazaryan moved away.
Vegas feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Vegas avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan connects with a high kick.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Nazaryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vegas throws a right hand that Nazaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazaryan also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan scores with a one two! Vegas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vegas darts in looking for a takedown but Nazaryan gets double underhooks and turns Vegas into the cage.
Nazaryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Vegas avoids it.
As Nazaryan looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Nazaryan just gets out of the way.#T2#
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Vegas throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a lazy head kick
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Vegas throws a right hand that Nazaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazaryan also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vegas checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas tries to counter with a takedown but Nazaryan is quick to defend against it.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vegas is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Vegas shoots in and bounces Nazaryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Nazaryan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vegas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Nazaryan presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan gets underhooks to prevent Vegas's takedown attempt.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Vegas counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Nazaryan scores with a body shot.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Nazaryan.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Vegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegas also avoids with ease.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Nazaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on 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!
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
It looked like Vegas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Nazaryan counters with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazaryan is looking to slow Vegas down with leg kicks.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Vegas is looking to counter punch.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vegas defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Vegas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vegas sizes up Nazaryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas scores with a head kick. Nazaryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Nazaryan looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Nazaryan just gets out of the way.#T4#
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Vegas is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas counters with a two punch combo.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas connects with a high kick.
Vegas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazaryan swivels and escapes.
Vegas closes the distance and clinches up with Nazaryan, looking for a takedown. Vegas pushes Nazaryan against the cage but Nazaryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaryan lands a high kick!
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vegas tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Vegas moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan just manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazaryan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Vegas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Nazaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas misses with a takedown attempt - Nazaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Nazaryan looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Nazaryan just gets out of the way.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vegas throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Nazaryan throws a fast counter high kick but Vegas manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan jabs at Vegas's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Vegas scores with a three punch combo!
Nazaryan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vegas swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Vegas works over Nazaryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Vegas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the head.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Vegas slaps the foot to one side.
Nazaryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vegas should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination. Vegas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Nazaryan circles away easily
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Nazaryan throws a fast counter high kick but Vegas manages to duck under it in time.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas lands with a slapping head kick.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Vegas moves away from the strike by Nazaryan.
Vegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vegas somewhat.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas walks into a straight right hand from Nazaryan.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Vegas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vrej Nazaryan made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GC 261     
Date:   Nov 30, 2018
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaryan lands a jab to Yusuke's midsection.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Yusuke backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Nazaryan.
Yusuke throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusuke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nazaryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yusuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Yusuke.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Yusuke moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yusuke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan thuds his right hand into Yusuke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab by Yusuke.
Yusuke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan. #T1#
Yusuke swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Yusuke to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yusuke counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yusuke.
Yusuke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yusuke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yusuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Yusuke.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Yusuke finish him?
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Yusuke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yusuke throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Yusuke slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
It looked like Yusuke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Yusuke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yusuke scores with a decent looking hook.
Yusuke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusuke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yusuke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazaryan scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Yusuke clinches up against the cage.
Yusuke lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Yusuke backwards. #T3#
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yusuke is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Yusuke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Yusuke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yusuke defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Yusuke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.
Yusuke looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan controlling the position.#T4#
Yusuke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yusuke wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
Yusuke looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yusuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yusuke tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yusuke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazaryan.
Yusuke keeps Nazaryan at a distance using the push kick.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Yusuke moves out of range.
Yusuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yusuke connects with a body shot.
Yusuke slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Both fighters circling a little - Nazaryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yusuke shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well. He's pushed Yusuke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yusuke - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Yusuke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nazaryan if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yusuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazaryan counters with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan counters with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Yusuke blocks it.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yusuke scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Yusuke.
Yusuke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazaryan pinned against the cage. Nazaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nazaryan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yusuke. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yusuke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Yusuke counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Nazaryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yusuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yusuke lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Yusuke avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
letting Yusuke counter with a right hand.
Yusuke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yusuke throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Yusuke with a series of wild strikes but Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Yusuke takes the fight into the clinch.
Yusuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yusuke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujii Yusuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yusuke prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Yusuke avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Yusuke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Yusuke.
Yusuke blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Yusuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Yusuke breaks from the clinch.
Yusuke shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan lands a head shot.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Yusuke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusuke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazaryan sprawls well. Nazaryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yusuke gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Yusuke.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
Yusuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yusuke checks it well.
Yusuke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yusuke scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Yusuke throws a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yusuke counters with a straight right hand.
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Yusuke moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Yusuke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yusuke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusuke misses the target.
Yusuke looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Yusuke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Yusuke counters with a straight right hand.
Yusuke cracks Nazaryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Yusuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Yusuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Nazaryan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yusuke.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Yusuke throws an overhand right that drops Nazaryan like a sack of potatoes! Yusuke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujii Yusuke!
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
Chula thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chula throws a head kick that half lands.
Chula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taran Chula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chula lands an overhand right.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Chula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chula misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chula misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Chula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Chula.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Chula moved away.#CL#
Chula gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazaryan lands a shot to the body.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nazaryan as Chula tries to tie him up.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Chula.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Chula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Chula can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan. #BC#
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chula back to the cage. Nazaryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Nazaryan misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Chula saw that one coming.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nazaryan back to the cage. Chula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazaryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chula.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Chula.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Chula clinches with his opponent.
Nazaryan cracks Chula with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chula's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Chula wants to stall.
Chula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chula.
Chula tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chula pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chula missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chula lands with a cross.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Chula with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Chula as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chula swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chula lands a jab to the nose.
Chula is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chula takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Chula does it's job there.
A jab from Chula misses.
Chula throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Chula moves out of range of the strikes.
Chula is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chula tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazaryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chula scores with a jab to the head.
Chula lunges at Nazaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazaryan's hand.
Nazaryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chula finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazaryan's head.
Chula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazaryan momentarily.
Chula staying out of range there.
Chula wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Chula slaps the foot to one side.
Chula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chula connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Nazaryan finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Chula's ribcage but misses.
Chula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?
Chula connects with a single shot there.
Chula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Chula avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan misses with the combination. #T1#
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chula looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Chula moves out of range.
Chula looks to land a combination. Nazaryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Chula is looking to clinch.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chula moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chula.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looks like Chula has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Chula strikes.
Taran Chula is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Chula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaryan delivers a nice body kick.
Chula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Chula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazaryan momentarily.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Chula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Chula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Chula.
Jab from Chula.
Chula lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Nazaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chula lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
Chula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Chula moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Chula.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Chula backs off Nazaryan throws a huge counter combo but Chula manages to avoid it all.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Chula checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Chula.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Chula lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Chula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Chula connects with a solid leg kick.
Chula throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chula.
Nazaryan throws a combination. Chula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Chula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Chula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chula blocks a jab.
Chula takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Chula.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chula throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Chula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Chula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazaryan.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Despite the aggression on Nazaryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chula throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chula connects with a solid leg kick.
Chula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chula thows a leg kick but Nazaryan checks it
and Nazaryan counters with a two punch combo.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chula cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
Chula looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Chula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chula connects with a solid leg kick.
Chula fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Chula misses.
Sloppy strikes from Chula. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chula.
Chula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Chula misses.
Chula lands a body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chula misses with a straight right.
Chula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Chula seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Chula moved out of range nicely.
Chula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Chula throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Chula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
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!
Chula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Chula loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Chula lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Chula avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Chula moved away.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Chula is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula connects with a jab.
Chula misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.#T3#
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chula was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Chula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
It looked like Chula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Chula.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taran Chula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chula cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Chula.
Chula looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Chula avoids it with no problem.
Chula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Chula.
Chula fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Chula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nazaryan connects with a single shot there.
Chula cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Chula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Chula there.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
Chula throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Chula scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Nazaryan.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazaryan's sensitive parts.
Chula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Chula.
Chula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chula, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taran Chula!

Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Tyraanicao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a big counter combination but Tyraanicao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Tyraanicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Tyraanicao has Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao. #T1#
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan tries to work over Tyraanicao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyraanicao lands an uppercut.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyraanicao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao taking a breather.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao blocking some punches. #T2#
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
Tyraanicao misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao taking a breather.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Nazaryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyraanicao blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyraanicao or not.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyraanicao. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Tyraanicao struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Tyraanicao digs a right hand underneath Nazaryan's ribcage. Nazaryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Tyraanicao throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries to work over Tyraanicao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazaryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyraanicao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nazaryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tyraanicao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyraanicao to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyraanicao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyraanicao takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nazaryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
Tyraanicao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazaryan under the eye.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan stuns Tyraanicao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Tyraanicao avoids the head kick by Nazaryan. #T2#
Nazaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body punch.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Tyraanicao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyraanicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan keeps Tyraanicao at a distance using the push kick.
Tyraanicao avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyraanicao is just out of range.
Tyraanicao lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyraanicao blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Tyraanicao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyraanicao in the body.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyraanicao - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao works the jab nicely.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyraanicao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyraanicao lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyraanicao lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyraanicao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyraanicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Tyraanicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Tyraanicao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tyraanicao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyraanicao can pounce on him.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyraanicao wants to counter with a clinch but Nazaryan pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Tyraanicao ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyraanicao also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Tyraanicao avoids nicely.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Tyraanicao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyraanicao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyraanicao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Nazaryan lands with a hook. Tyraanicao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick
and Tyraanicao counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao. #CL2#
Tyraanicao moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyraanicao blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyraanicao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Tyraanicao misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyraanicao jabs at Nazaryan's body.
Tyraanicao thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyraanicao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Tyraanicao closes the distance and clinches.
Tyraanicao leaning against his opponent.
Tyraanicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyraanicao stalls.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Bostar Tyraanicao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tyraanicao fails to land.
Tyraanicao lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyraanicao 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!

Bostar Tyraanicao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GC 229     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Xi Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thuds his shin into the meat of Xi Jia's side.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Nazaryan misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazaryan thinking.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Xi Jia coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xi Jia under the eye.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range. #T1#
Nazaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Nazaryan.#TD2#
Xi Jia scores with a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaryan is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia trying to move into half guard but instead Nazaryan has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Nazaryan preventing the sweep.
Nazaryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xi Jia's guard.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazaryan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Xi Jia working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily. #SU#
Xi Jia is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan backing away here, and Xi Jia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazaryan rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
Xi Jia scores with a body shot.
Donk. Xi Jia catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Xi Jia cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nazaryan throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xi Jia dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Xi Jia throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Xi Jia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazaryan. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNazaryan.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.#T1#
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan 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.
Xi Jia won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
Xi Jia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xi Jia wants to take a breather but Nazaryan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but Nazaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xi Jia to get the leverage.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazaryan is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazaryan keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia is just content to waste time from the top position. Nazaryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaryan.#T3#
Nazaryan wants to stand but Xi Jia is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Xi Jia avoids them all with ease.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xi Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nazaryan punishes Xi Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xi Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xi Jia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
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!
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
Xi Jia shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazaryan scores with a four punch combination!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with the punch.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Xi Jia had a free shot at his head there.
Xi Jia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia thuds his shin into the meat of Nazaryan's side.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a left to the body.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Xi Jia defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazaryan won't be happy with that. #ES#
Nazaryan throws Xi Jia to one side and escapes!
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the nose.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xi Jia.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xi Jia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Xi Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick as Xi Jia jumps back.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Nazaryan gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.#ES#
Nazaryan has his feet on Xi Jia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan throws a combination. Xi Jia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
A cross from Xi Jia lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrej Nazaryan.
Well Nazaryan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

Vrej Nazaryan gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 224     
Date:   Jul 18, 2018
#R1#
Nazaryan lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
A short left from McVaughn.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazaryan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
McVaughn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nazaryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McVaughn can turn it around.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McVaughn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with some punches. #T2#
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land. #T3#
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazaryan avoids the damage to the body.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan is leaning against McVaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - McVaughn had a free shot at his head there.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McVaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and McVaughn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nazaryan as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. #T1#
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazaryan's face.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nazaryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn working aggressively here. #T2#
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazaryan's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A short right from Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazaryan duly obliges.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
Nice body punch from McVaughn.
McVaughn cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
McVaughn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McVaughn connects with a right hand. Nazaryan shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McVaughn moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
McVaughn walks into a left hand.
Nazaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McVaughn counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan. #T1#
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan letting McVaughn take a breather here.
McVaughn wants to stall.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nazaryan.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nazaryan up against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVaughn obliges.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
McVaughn scores with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from McVaughn. #T4#
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McVaughn.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vrej Nazaryan made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GC 218     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
A short left from Nazaryan.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.#T1#
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T2#
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Churchill looks winded!
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.#T3#
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Churchill! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nazaryan is unloading with more strikes now! Churchill drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 211     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Poe scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan thows a body kick. Poe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that Poe semi-blocks.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body kick.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Poe is rocked!
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Nazaryan defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Poe seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Poe lands.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Poe slips under a jab.
Poe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazaryan.#T1#
Poe looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Poe swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Poe looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD2#
Poe drops Nazaryan with a left right combo! Poe follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Nazaryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nazaryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan is doing well to control the position and prevent Poe from advancing to side control.
Poe wants to control but Nazaryan is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Poe decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
A big right from Poe misses.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Poe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaryan cracks the inside of Poe's front leg.
Poe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
Poe swinging wildly here.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it.
Poe misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Poe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poe connects with a body shot.
Poe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Poe avoids it.
Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nazaryan does it's job there.
Nazaryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poe will feel that in the morning.
Poe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Poe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoe.
Poe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nazaryan cracks Poe with an open hand slap.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Poe throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the head.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Poe.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Poe throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Poe saw that one coming.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poe connects with a right hand. Nazaryan shakes it off.
Nazaryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poe eats them both and turns towards Nazaryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poe needs to keep his hands up - Nazaryan had a free shot at his head there.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Poe is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poe avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poe throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poe scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nazaryan throws a front kick that sends Poe stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Nazaryan catches Poe right on the button with a cross.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poe.
Nazaryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Poe misses.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Poe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Poe.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
A good leg kick by Poe.
Poe moves away from the strike by Nazaryan. #T1#
Nazaryan lands a jab to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Poe looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Poe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poe is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Poe.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poe moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Poe scores with the left hand. Nazaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Nazaryan moves out of range as Poe strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses its target.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Poe moves out of range.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Poe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poe throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazaryan backs up against the cage.
Nazaryan catches Poe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poe defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Poe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Nazaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Poe defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Poe misses with the combination.
Donk. Poe catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Nazaryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poe looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Poe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Poe.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Poe.
Poe connects with a right hand. Nazaryan shakes it off.
Nazaryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poe on the side of the head.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe lands a jab.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Poe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poe cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.#T4#
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Poe looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Poe was just out of range.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Poe.
Nazaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poe throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Poe there.
Poe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan feints a jab promting Poe to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Poe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poe lands a slapping body shot.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Poe misses.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poe moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan scores with a head kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Poe.
It looked like Nazaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Poe.
Donk. Nazaryan catches Poe right on the button with a cross.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Poe lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazaryan duly obliges.
Poe misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Poe avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Poe backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Poe.
Nazaryan lands a big head kick that sends Poe to the canvas! Nazaryan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vrej Nazaryan thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 203     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1##CL#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Deadmarsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Deadmarsh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Deadmarsh has been cut.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Deadmarsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deadmarsh working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh works on Nazaryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Deadmarsh blocks an uppercut.
Deadmarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deadmarsh lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nazaryan is defending well.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Deadmarsh has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deadmarsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh. #T2#
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A short right from Deadmarsh.
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!
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Deadmarsh prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deadmarsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deadmarsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deadmarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
A short right from Deadmarsh on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deadmarsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Deadmarsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deadmarsh.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Deadmarsh is trying to drag Nazaryan to the mat but Nazaryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Deadmarsh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Deadmarsh ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan defending well as Deadmarsh loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Deadmarsh counters with a left to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Deadmarsh counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan throws a front kick that sends Deadmarsh stumbling back into the cage.
Deadmarsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deadmarsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Deadmarsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nazaryan. Deadmarsh shrugs it off though.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Deadmarsh moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Deadmarsh misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deadmarsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Deadmarsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Deadmarsh also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Deadmarsh slips the punch.
Deadmarsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deadmarsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Deadmarsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses
enabling Deadmarsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Deadmarsh counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Adam Deadmarsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Deadmarsh counters with an inside leg kick.
Deadmarsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Deadmarsh is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Deadmarsh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deadmarsh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deadmarsh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nazaryan parries the strikes from Deadmarsh easily there. Deadmarsh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nazaryan to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadmarsh throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan avoids it well.#T2#
Nazaryan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nazaryan defending against the ground and pound.
Deadmarsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deadmarsh throws an elbow but Nazaryan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nazaryan stops Deadmarsh from passing to mount.
Deadmarsh grinds an elbow into Nazaryan's temple.
Deadmarsh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nazaryan down.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound but Nazaryan is defending the strikes.
Nazaryan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deadmarsh connects with a decent elbow.
Nazaryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Deadmarsh wants to control but Nazaryan is keeping him busy.
Nazaryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh laying and praying for a moment but Nazaryan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Deadmarsh seems content to control.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deadmarsh slows the pace down in half guard.
Nazaryan is looking for a sweep. Deadmarsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deadmarsh drops an elbow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Deadmarsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deadmarsh is keen to just control but Nazaryan is a slippery customer.
Nazaryan pushes Deadmarsh off looking to stand but Deadmarsh dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deadmarsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazaryan defending well though.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Deadmarsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Deadmarsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Deadmarsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deadmarsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Deadmarsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Deadmarsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deadmarsh takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Deadmarsh counters with a low kick, right behind Nazaryan 's knee. #TD#
Deadmarsh looking to score a takedown here. Nazaryan is defending well but Deadmarsh drives through and ends up in Nazaryan's guard.#ES2#
Nazaryan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deadmarsh swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Deadmarsh cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Deadmarsh pushes Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Deadmarsh working aggressively here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Deadmarsh's ribcage. Deadmarsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Deadmarsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh goes for a takedown attempt but Nazaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Deadmarsh.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deadmarsh.#CL#
Deadmarsh rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Deadmarsh pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Deadmarsh lands a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Deadmarsh finish him?
Deadmarsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deadmarsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deadmarsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Deadmarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh lands with a right to the head.
Deadmarsh cracks Nazaryan with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadmarsh gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Deadmarsh.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deadmarsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deadmarsh misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Deadmarsh lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
A short right from Deadmarsh on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deadmarsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deadmarsh lands with a left to the head.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deadmarsh 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!

During a confident post fight interview, Adam Deadmarsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Small lands a body shot.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small scores with a jab.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Small checks it well.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Small swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small 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 throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small looks for a takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Small with the counter takedown but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Small drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Nazaryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Nazaryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Nazaryan!#REVR#
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Nazaryan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small working for submissions but it's allowed Nazaryan to get to half guard.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazaryan pulls his head out easily.
Small wants to improve his position but Nazaryan is controlling well.
Nazaryan is thwarting Small's attempts to control the position.
Small is looking for a sweep. Nazaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Small has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nazaryan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nazaryan!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Small, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Small jabs at Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Small misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan lands the left hand.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan cracks the inside of Small's front leg.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Nazaryan misses
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small with a nice cross.#T3#
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a looping right.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
A jab from Small misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazaryan misses the target.
A big right from Nazaryan misses. #T4#
Nazaryan walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan feints a jab promting Small to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Small slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Small is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Small moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Small.
Small digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan scores with a one two! Small had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Small misses with a hook.
Small takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Small.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazaryan.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left. #T1#
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nice shot by Small.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazaryan eats them both and turns towards Small to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Small.
Small throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan. #T3#
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses #TD2#
and Small counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Small.
Small's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazaryan wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Small is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Small wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
Small is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

Our winner, Dixie Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
White lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan pushes White off but White dives into side control.
White is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nazaryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White trying to control the action but Nazaryan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nazaryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White wants to control but Nazaryan is keeping him busy.
Nazaryan tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White trying to control the action but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazaryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nazaryan is working hard here to advance position.
White is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nazaryan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Nazaryan is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazaryan is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Jamie White has been cut.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nazaryan throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
White rushes Nazaryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from White.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
White blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but White checks it.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazaryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nazaryan.
White misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Nazaryan avoids it this time.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan. #CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
White blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands with a light punch inside.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
White works on Nazaryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
White blocking some punches.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
White lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
White blocking some punches.
White throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nazaryan.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazaryan down to the mat. Nazaryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from White finds it's way through Nazaryan's defenses.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White staying out of range there.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
White throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan scores with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes one to the side of the head.
Nazaryan swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazaryan. That snapped White's head back.
Nazaryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Nazaryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
White slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan. #CL2#
White instigates a clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White lands a right hand.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
White jabs at Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaryan is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazaryan backs up against the cage. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
White blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Jamie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
White moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Nazaryan tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
White is rocked!
Nazaryan drops White with a huge uppercut! White drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nazaryan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Small swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Small.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Small.#T2#
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nice body punch from Small. #T3#
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Nazaryan jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a hook
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Small avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small lands a head shot.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Small lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Small in the body.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Small missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Small walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.#T1#
Small connects with a body shot.
Small staying out of range there.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan with a jab.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan thinks about countering with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Small scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Small throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Small in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Small works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Small is trying to ground and pound but Nazaryan uses the momentary lack of control by Small to regain half guard.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Small wants to control but Nazaryan is keeping him busy.
Small throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazaryan to regain full guard.
Nazaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Small misses with a head shot. Nazaryan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nazaryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nazaryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nazaryan! #REVR#
Small is trying to work for a sweep but Nazaryan has mounted him!#T4#
Small is working to get back to half guard.
Small looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Small right now. #SU#
Nazaryan gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Small.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Small walks into a straight right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Small was well out of range.#T1#
Small dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Small unleashes a big counter combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Small misses.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. #T3##TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small lands a nice forearm strike.
Small working the ground and pound but Nazaryan is defending the strikes.
Nazaryan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Small looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Small working the strikes but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small throwing shots but Nazaryan is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Small looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Small throwing shots but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Small is pressing down on Nazaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazaryan is holding on for now.
Small with the ground and pound but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#680 Diehard v Lane     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Emelienko throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Emelienko checks it
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelienko throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Nazaryan's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelienko dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Emelienko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Emelienko with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Nazaryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazaryan misses the target.
Emelienko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Emelienko. #T1#
Emelienko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelienko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelienko misses with a wild combination.
Emelienko is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Emelienko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Nazaryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelienko off the cage and back into range.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelienko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelienko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Emelienko checks it
and Emelienko counters with a good low kick that Nazaryan was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Emelienko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emelienko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the head.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Nazaryan throwing a counter right hand but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
and Emelienko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelienko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Emelienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelienko throws a combination. Nazaryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nazaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nazaryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
Emelienko lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Emelienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Nazaryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelienko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nazaryan!
Nazaryan throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Emelienko checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Emelienko.
Nazaryan thumps Emelienko with a low kick.
Nazaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Nazaryan as he checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nazaryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelienko's head backwards.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan. #T1#
Emelienko checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Emelienko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazaryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelienko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Emelienko moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Emelienko feints a jab promting Nazaryan to slip. Emelienko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nazaryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko just manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelienko.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Emelienko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Emelienko throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range. #T3#
Good work by Nazaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Emelienko avoids it.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelienko! But no joy.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Emelienko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Emelienko with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelienko slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Emelienko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nazaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelienko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Emelienko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a single shot there.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazaryan has time to react.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
Emelienko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan tries a low kick but Emelienko avoids it.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Emelienko.
Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Emelienko.
Nice shot lands for Emelienko.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Emelienko. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaryan stuns Emelienko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelienko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelienko 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.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelienko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nazaryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Emelienko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emelienko lands an overhand right.
Emelienko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Emelienko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelienko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
Emelienko lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Emelienko misses. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Jab by Nazaryan.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vladimir Emelienko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelienko's head.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
Emelienko throws a leg kick
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Emelienko had a free shot at his head there.
Emelienko works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Good shot there by Emelienko.#T4#
Nazaryan misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelienko works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Emelienko.
Emelienko lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Emelienko.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Emelienko jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Nazaryan.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Emelienko.
Well Emelienko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!

A very excited looking Vladimir Emelienko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Fakiiri cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fakiiri manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nazaryan tries a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fakiiri. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nazaryan keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Fakiiri's shoulder, as Fakiiri tries to avoid the shot.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fakiiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A cross from Fakiiri lands.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Fakiiri ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Nazaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri with a jab.
Fakiiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri scores with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fakiiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fakiiri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Fakiiri blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fakiiri misses the target.
Fakiiri wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fakiiri connects with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Fakiiri lands.
Fakiiri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Fakiiri clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nazaryan.
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!
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nazaryan takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan feints a counter leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri throws a good cross that connects.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fakiiri tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri lands with a shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fakiiri clinches with his opponent.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazaryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fakiiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fakiiri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan taking a breather.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fakiiri as Nazaryan tries to tie him up.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fakiiri manages to break the clinch.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Fakiiri only half commits.
Nazaryan tries to counter with a clinch but Fakiiri shakes him off and moves away.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Nazaryan lands with a right hand. #T2#
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fakiiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
Fakiiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Fakiiri.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan wants to land a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.#T3#
Nice cross by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Fakiiri with an uppercut!
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick as Nazaryan jumps back.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nazaryan defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri lands with a right hand.
Fakiiri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fakiiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Fakiiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Fakiiri also avoids with ease.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fakiiri's hands.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a front kick aimed at Nazaryan's knee but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Fakiiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazaryan prevents Fakiiri from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Fakiiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Fakiiri moved away.
Donk. Nazaryan catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakki Fakiiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Fakiiri ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Fakiiri forces Nazaryan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nazaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazaryan is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Fakiiri moved out of range.
Fakiiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fakiiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.#T3#
Fakiiri lands a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Fakiiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri with a jab.
Nazaryan wants to slow Fakiiri down by chopping away at his legs.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Fakiiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazaryan.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Nazaryan walks into a straight right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Nazaryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vrej Nazaryan.
I think Fakiiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!

Nakki Fakiiri very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#673 Diehard v Shin     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Tonga misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonga.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Tonga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonga.
A jab lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan tries to clinch there but Tonga circles away.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Tonga ducks down to avoid it.
Tonga swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Tonga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Tonga cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Tonga saw that one coming.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Tonga ducks down to avoid it.
Tonga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonga throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Tonga's defenses.
Tonga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Tonga lands a head shot.
Nazaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonga's head.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Tonga shakes it off.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonga.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Tonga moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Tonga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazaryan slips a jab and a cross from Tonga.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Tonga slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonga misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan jabs Tonga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Tonga moved away.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazaryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonga throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Tonga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonga misses with a few strikes there.
Tonga swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Nazaryan counters with a shoot takedown. Tonga fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonga wants to improve his position but instead Nazaryan has moved into half guard.
Tonga is positioning himself well to prevent Nazaryan advancing to mount. #ES#
Tonga has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nazaryan is on him like a limpet, forcing Tonga back against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Tonga lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tonga.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Tonga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nazaryan smiles and moves away.
Tonga swinging wildly here. #T4#
Tonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonga.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Tonga takes one to the side of the head.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tonga counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Tonga throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga tries to move into range but Nazaryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tonga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonga connects with a crisp jab.
Tonga misses with a hook.
Nazaryan cracks a nice hook into Tonga's ribs.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tonga throws a right hand that Nazaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazaryan also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonga takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Nazaryan drops Tonga with a beautiful combination! Tonga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nazaryan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tonga is rocked!
Tonga takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Nazaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Tonga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan is stalking Tonga. Tonga circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Nazaryan, and it's lights out! Tonga really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1##CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White digs a right hand underneath Nazaryan's ribcage. Nazaryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White taking a breather.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
White blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
A short uppercut from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
White lands with a right to the head. #T1#
White takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from White on the inside.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
White blocks an uppercut.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working aggressively here. #T3#
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
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!
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from White.
White tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
White lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White takes a shot to the head.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamie White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
White blocking some punches.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White blocks an uppercut.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
White digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from White.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
White misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands a left hand.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike. #T3#
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from White.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from White.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head. #ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White misses with the head strike.
A short left from White.
Nazaryan gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Nazaryan's head.
White misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan lands a shot to the body.#T4#
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White presses Nazaryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
White digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but White checks it.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaryan tries a low kick but White avoids it.
Nazaryan jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan walks into a straight right hand from White.
White cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
White throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range. #CL2#
White closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the cage.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White. #T1#
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from White.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White wants to stall.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White working aggressively here.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White working aggressively here.
White blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan lands a shot to the body.#T3#
White misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
White tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White blocks an uppercut.
White presses Nazaryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
A short right from White on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazaryan.
White tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from White.
White blocking some punches.
White blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
White blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamie White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamie White.
Well White 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!

Jamie White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emelienko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Emelienko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emelienko tries to move into range but Nazaryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Emelienko blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelienko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelienko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Emelienko slaps the foot to one side.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazaryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
A jab from Emelienko finds it's way through Nazaryan's defenses.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Emelienko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelienko also avoids with ease.
A big left from Emelienko misses.
Nazaryan is looking to counter punch.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelienko backs up against the cage. #T2#
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelienko as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Nazaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazaryan's calf.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Emelienko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelienko lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazaryan tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Emelienko.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko with a hook.#T3#
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Emelienko thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Emelienko misses with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a body kick that stops Emelienko in his tracks momentarily.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nazaryan is able to avoid easily.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelienko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Nazaryan tests Emelienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Nazaryan blocks a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan moved away.
Emelienko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nazaryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan tests Emelienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko throws an off balance right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nazaryan.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko lands a head shot.
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Emelienko seems unphased.
Nazaryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Emelienko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Nazaryan is looking to counter punch.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.#T1#
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nazaryan blocks the low kick.
Emelienko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan lands a right hook to the body.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Emelienko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Nazaryan misses. #T2#
Emelienko tried to score with a low kick but Nazaryan checks it.
Nazaryan tests Emelienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Emelienko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Emelienko avoids it well.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelienko.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.#T3#
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelienko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelienko blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Nazaryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelienko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow.
Emelienko misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Emelienko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Nazaryan gets through Emelienko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko can't break the clinch. #T4#
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko misses with some punches. #BC2#
Emelienko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Emelienko there.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Emelienko misses the body punch
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelienko to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazaryan checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko tries to work over Nazaryan's front leg with a kick but Nazaryan checks it.
Emelienko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko thuds his right hand into Nazaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Emelienko off balance momentarily.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Emelienko does it's job there.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Emelienko throws a series of punches but Nazaryan avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on 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!
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick
and Nazaryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the nose.
Nazaryan lands a jab.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Emelienko lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko tries to work over Nazaryan's front leg with a kick but Nazaryan checks it.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Nazaryan blocks a leg kick.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Donk. Emelienko catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladimir Emelienko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelienko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko lands with an overhand left.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelienko lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Emelienko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelienko throws a good cross that connects.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Emelienko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelienko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Nazaryan's leg but Nazaryan calmly moves out of range.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Emelienko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelienko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!

Vladimir Emelienko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Churchill moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses.
Churchill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Churchill.
Nice defenses there by Churchill.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazaryan connects with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Churchill jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Churchill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nazaryan - the referee stops the clock and Churchill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nazaryan. Churchill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Churchill. #T1#
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Churchill's head but Churchill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Churchill's knee but Churchill avoids it well.
Churchill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Nazaryan finds it's target.#ROC2#
Churchill is rocked!
Nazaryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill takes one to the side of the head.
Churchill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Churchill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazaryan's knee momentarily.
Churchill doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Churchill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill seems to have got his legs back now.
Churchill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Churchill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.#KD2#
Nazaryan lands a big uppercut and Churchill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Churchill looks OK. Nazaryan waves Churchill back to his feet!
Churchill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Churchill avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Churchill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Churchill closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Churchill tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nazaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazaryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Churchill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
Nazaryan punishes Churchill's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Churchill doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaryan circles away.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Churchill moved out of range.
Churchill lands with a nice combination. Nazaryan backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Churchill misses with a body kick. #T4#
Nazaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Churchill momentarily.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Churchill with a series of wild strikes but Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Churchill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Churchill moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan scores with the left hand. Churchill knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that drops Churchill like a sack of potatoes! Nazaryan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
A less than humble Vrej Nazaryan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nazaryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nazaryan cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nazaryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazaryan thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
We've been told by Nazaryan's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Jab, jab by Nazaryan - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as Nazaryan jumps back.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Nazaryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nazaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan drops Kuznetsov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kuznetsov! Nazaryan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
After the fight, Vrej Nazaryan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1##KD#
Boma drops Nazaryan with a beautiful combination! Nazaryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boma is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Boma's head back.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Boma punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Boma catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Nazaryan works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Boma misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma throws a shot to the body.
Boma slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma lunges at Nazaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazaryan's hand.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Boma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloppy strikes from Boma. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Nazaryan backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Boma.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Boma.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
Nazaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Boma.#CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan pushes Boma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Boma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
Nazaryan connects with a high kick.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma throws a sloppy body shot
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma thuds his right hand into Nazaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Nazaryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nazaryan.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Boma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma lands a jab.
Boma takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazaryan's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Boma moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Nazaryan connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and pushes Boma back into the cage.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan presses Boma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Boma wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazaryan won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma. #BC#
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
Boma blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boma misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nazaryan rushes Boma and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma looking to slow down the pace here.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. #BC#
Boma manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nazaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boma momentarily. #CL2#
Nazaryan rushes Boma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Boma breaks the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Boma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nazaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan keeps Boma at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Boma cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Boma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Boma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boma defends it well.
Boma lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Boma walks into a left hand.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nazaryan thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body. Boma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Boma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma throws an off balance right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
Boma throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Boma throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Boma tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Boma does no damage.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Boma slaps the foot to one side.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Boma.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan scores with a push kick.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boma slips a jab from Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boma lands with a nice combination. Nazaryan backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boma throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boma cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma keeps the fight on the outside.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Boma misses with a hook to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boma to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Nazaryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination.
Nazaryan thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Boma.
Nazaryan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nazaryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Nazaryan scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Boma is rocked!
A head kick from Boma lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Nazaryan scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Nazaryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Boma's body.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oscar Boma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazaryan counters with a huge left! Boma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nazaryan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Boma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nazaryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#646 Jimenez vs Goodman     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan lands a head kick!
Nazaryan swings for the body but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojnasiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wojnasiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the head.
Nazaryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Wojnasiewicz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojnasiewicz finish him?
Jab by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a hook.
Wojnasiewicz tries to clinch up.
Wojnasiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Wojnasiewicz is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Nazaryan.#T1#
Nazaryan cracks a nice hook into Wojnasiewicz's ribs.
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wojnasiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Wojnasiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Wojnasiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan tries to work over Wojnasiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojnasiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nazaryan's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Wojnasiewicz avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Wojnasiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan cracks Wojnasiewicz with an open hand slap.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Nazaryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Nazaryan tries to work over Wojnasiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan tries to work over Wojnasiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Wojnasiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Wojnasiewicz controls the action.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojnasiewicz lands an uppercut.
A short left from Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan pushes Wojnasiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
A short right from Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojnasiewicz prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is leaning against Wojnasiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Wojnasiewicz blocks it.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body punch. #T4#
Wojnasiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz is trying to force a seperation but Nazaryan has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Wojnasiewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wojnasiewicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Wojnasiewicz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Wojnasiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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.
#R2#
Wojnasiewicz is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Wojnasiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well. He's pushed Wojnasiewicz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojnasiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Wojnasiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Wojnasiewicz avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojnasiewicz's elbow.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Wojnasiewicz looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely. #BC#
Wojnasiewicz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nazaryan has Wojnasiewicz up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Wojnasiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Nazaryan - just one landing.
Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wojnasiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Wojnasiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wojnasiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Wojnasiewicz tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojnasiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojnasiewicz thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Nazaryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the head.
Wojnasiewicz lands a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wojnasiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wojnasiewicz.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Wojnasiewicz's defenses.
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Wojnasiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nazaryan throws an off balance right hand
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan keeps Wojnasiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazaryan. That snapped Wojnasiewicz's head back.
A slow jab from Wojnasiewicz misses its intended target.
Wojnasiewicz tries to move into range but Nazaryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan tries to clinch there but Wojnasiewicz circles away.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojnasiewicz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wojnasiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojnasiewicz throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wojnasiewicz works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Wojnasiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wojnasiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojnasiewicz is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Wojnasiewicz's shoulder, as Wojnasiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Wojnasiewicz misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Wojnasiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojnasiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wojnasiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Wojnasiewicz's body.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Nazaryan finds it's target.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Wojnasiewicz slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojnasiewicz throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wojnasiewicz is wise to it.
Nazaryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazaryan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wojnasiewicz - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wojnasiewicz. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Wojnasiewicz saw that one coming.
Wojnasiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wojnasiewicz throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Wojnasiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Wojnasiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojnasiewicz. #CL#
Wojnasiewicz clinches up with Nazaryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Wojnasiewicz.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wojnasiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazaryan stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Wojnasiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Wojnasiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wojnasiewicz misses its target.#T3#
Wojnasiewicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wojnasiewicz missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Wojnasiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan wants to clinch up but Wojnasiewicz keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nazaryan darts in and clinches Wojnasiewicz up against the cage.
Nazaryan pushes Wojnasiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojnasiewicz's elbow.
Wojnasiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojnasiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Nazaryan keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Wojnasiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojnasiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan blocks an elbow strike.
Wojnasiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vrej Nazaryan.
Well Nazaryan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

Vrej Nazaryan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Krystian Wojnasiewicz had this to say: 'That's enough...'.

 

Event: GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
Ramos looks for the body kick but Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Nazaryan slams his shin into Ramos's torso.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Ramos.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Nazaryan's defenses.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Ramos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.#TD#
Ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazaryan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos trying to control the action but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.#T1#
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan is trying to control but can't.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos trying to control the pace.
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Ramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos throws a strike but Nazaryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazaryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Ramos tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.#T3#
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nazaryan will feel that in the morning.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Nazaryan. Nazaryan maintains the clinch.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan blocks an elbow strike from Ramos.
Ramos gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramos.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
Ramos slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Donk. Ramos catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Nazaryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramos - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramos cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramos!
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ramos lands a high kick!
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Nazaryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance. #TD#
Ramos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Nazaryan tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramos 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.
Nazaryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Nazaryan pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazaryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazaryan has Ramos pulled in close to control his posture.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Nazaryan jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Nazaryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Ramos.
Nazaryan jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Ramos avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ramos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nazaryan - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nazaryan. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Nazaryan cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nazaryan misses. #T1#
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
and Ramos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nazaryan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Ramos throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Ramos only half commits.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
A solid body kick from Ramos.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ramos counters with a shoot takedown. Nazaryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramos throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Nazaryan controlling him for the moment.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ramos pulls Nazaryan in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Ramos is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nazaryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramos.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramos can pounce on him.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramos. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ramos as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Ramos defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Ramos is rocked!
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!

A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castrello throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Castrello throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick.
Castrello connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castrello throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Castrello misses.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Castrello moved out of range nicely.
Castrello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Castrello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Castrello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nazaryan manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Castrello sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it.
Castrello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castrello throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castrello at a distance.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castrello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Castrello moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Castrello slaps the foot to one side.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello cracks Nazaryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castrello misses with a hook
and Nazaryan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castrello is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Castrello misses
and Nazaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Castrello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan works over Castrello's head and body with a nice combination.
Castrello lands an overhand right.
Castrello looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Castrello tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Nazaryan counters with a shoot takedown. Castrello fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazaryan pushing down on Castrello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castrello is looking to control Nazaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castrello avoid being mounted?
Castrello has his hands clasped together around Nazaryan's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Castrello wants to improve his position but Nazaryan is controlling well.
Castrello has his hands clasped together around Nazaryan's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
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.
Castrello has a hand on Nazaryan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nazaryan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Castrello holds on, trying desperately to control.
Castrello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nazaryan keeping full guard, as Castrello tries to pass.
Nazaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazaryan trying to keep a closed guard but Castrello is proving a slippery customer.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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.
#R2#
Good shot there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castrello displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castrello avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Castrello cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Castrello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Castrello ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castrello lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello looks to land a combination but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Castrello misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castrello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
As Nazaryan backs away, Castrello returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Castrello cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nice cross by Castrello.#T1#
Nazaryan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castrello. That one must have hurt.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazaryan.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castrello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castrello works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castrello.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Castrello cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Castrello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castrello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan moves forwards but Castrello connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
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!
Castrello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Castrello misses
and Nazaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castrello connects with the punch.
Castrello swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Castrello.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Castrello moves out of range easily.
Castrello scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castrello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castrello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Castrello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castrello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Castrello tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castrello.
Castrello avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castrello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Castrello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Nazaryan blocks the low kick.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castrello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castrello moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNazaryan.
Nice straight punches there by Castrello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castrello.
Castrello throws a right hand that Nazaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazaryan also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Nazaryan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Castrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Castrello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castrello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Castrello lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Castrello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Castrello shakes it off.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range.
Castrello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrello.
Castrello connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello tries to clinch there but Nazaryan circles away.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello keeps Nazaryan at a distance using the push kick.
Castrello lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castrello throws a good cross that connects.
Nazaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castrello slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Castrello throws a combination that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castrello throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castrello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castrello throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castrello scores with a head kick. Nazaryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Castrello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the nose.
Castrello looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Castrello. #T1#
Castrello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castrello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castrello.
Nazaryan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Castrello.
Castrello jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Castrello misses with a looping left.
Castrello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Castrello moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Castrello landing knees to the body.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
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!
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T2#
Castrello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazaryan.
Castrello misses with a knee to the head.
Nazaryan presses Castrello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan presses Castrello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Castrello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Castrello is rocked!
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Castrello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello seems to have got his legs back now.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castrello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nazaryan avoids it.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Castrello's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Castrello looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castrello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
A solid body kick from Castrello.
Castrello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castrello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cullen Castrello.
I think Castrello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!

Cullen Castrello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#630 Belliveau v Rokicki     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Bunga lands with a shot to the body.
Bunga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Bunga's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut.
Bunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunga feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Bunga lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Bunga clinches.
Nazaryan tries to work over Bunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Bunga's head.
Bunga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazaryan won't allow it.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunga misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Bunga controls the action.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
I was talking to Bunga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazaryan won't allow it.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Bunga catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Bunga walks into a jab.
Bunga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Bunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Bunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazaryan 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.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Nazaryan clinches. #T2##BC2#
Nazaryan manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Bunga misses with a looping right.
Bunga lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Nazaryan.
Bunga feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Bunga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him?
A left lands for Bunga.
Nazaryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunga misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunga tries to clinch but Nazaryan is having none of it.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Bunga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Bunga scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunga scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Bunga misses. #T3#
Bunga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Bunga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan! #ROC2#
Bunga is rocked!
Bunga throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Bunga's body.
Bunga slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan jabs at Bunga's body.
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Bunga's defenses.
Oh Bunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga lands with an overhand left.
Bunga seems to have got his legs back now.
Bunga misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazaryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunga misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Bunga lands a slapping body shot.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bunga to the canvas! Bunga doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nazaryan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick as Nazaryan jumps back.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Dong Hyuk avoids it with no problem.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
A big left from Dong Hyuk misses.
Nazaryan thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong Hyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dong Hyuk with a hook.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Dong Hyuk throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range. #T1#
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong Hyuk lands a jab.
Dong Hyuk cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong Hyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dong Hyuk misses.
A head kick by Nazaryan misses
and Dong Hyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Nazaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong Hyuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong Hyuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan sizes up Dong Hyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan takes one to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dong Hyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan just manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
It looked like Dong Hyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Dong Hyuk shoots in and gets a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.#SUB#
Dong Hyuk 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazaryan holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Nazaryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nazaryan manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan managing to control the position.
Dong Hyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazaryan is keeping the position for now.
Dong Hyuk stands and throws Nazaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Dong Hyuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nazaryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dong Hyuk but great work by Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Nazaryan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Dong Hyuk does no damage.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong Hyuk cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Dong Hyuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Dong Hyuk 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.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Dong Hyuk's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Dong Hyuk misses. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dong Hyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong Hyuk scores with a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
Nazaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong Hyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dong Hyuk works the jab nicely.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
Dong Hyuk defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Dong Hyuk misses.
Dong Hyuk cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Dong Hyuk.#T3##TD#
Dong Hyuk shoots in and gets a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong Hyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nazaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dong Hyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazaryan can do to turn this around?
Nazaryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong Hyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Hyuk is looking to chop away at Nazaryan's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Dong Hyuk.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan moves forwards but Dong Hyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dong Hyuk dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong Hyuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Nazaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Dong Hyuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nazaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazaryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Dong Hyuk. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan lands the left hand.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk blocks a head kick by Nazaryan. #T1#
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan 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.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Dong Hyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
As Nazaryan backs away, Dong Hyuk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazaryan has time to react.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Dong Hyuk ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dong Hyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Dong Hyuk misses.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nazaryan is able to avoid easily.
Dong Hyuk scores with a three punch combo!
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong Hyuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
Shin Dong Hyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nazaryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong Hyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range nicely.
Dong Hyuk lands a jab to the head.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Dong Hyuk was well out of range.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dong Hyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong Hyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Dong Hyuk lands an overhand right.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Hyuk, right into the meat.
Dong Hyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Dong Hyuk scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong Hyuk counters with a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Donk. Dong Hyuk catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong Hyuk with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong Hyuk.
Nazaryan throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong Hyuk 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!

A very excited looking Shin Dong Hyuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Miyata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyata takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Miyata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyata moves out of range as Nazaryan strikes.
Miyata's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyata swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Nazaryan.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Miyata slips under a jab from Nazaryan.#T1#
Miyata looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Miyata there.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Miyata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nazaryan digs a good body shot into Miyata's ribs.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyata swings widly with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a good low kick that Miyata was not able to check.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Miyata ducked under it nicely.
Miyata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyata.
Miyata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan cracks Miyata with an open hand slap.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.
Miyata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and moves away.
Miyata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
Miyata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyata throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan tries a quick counter leg kick but Miyata is wise to it.
Miyata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Miyata.
A jab lands there for Miyata.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.#T3#
Miyata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miyata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyata's head backwards.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Miyata with that takedown attempt.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Miyata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyata stuns Nazaryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyata checks a leg kick.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazaryan.
Miyata throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyata throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Miyata lands a right hook to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Miyata slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
An attempted straight right counter from Miyata misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazaryan. That's going to slow Miyata down.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Miyata avoids it.
Miyata throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Miyata.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan throws a solid leg kick but Miyata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nazaryan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazaryan, right into the meat.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Miyata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miyata misses with a low kick.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nazaryan tries a low kick but Miyata avoids it.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Miyata lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Miyata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Nazaryan pushes Miyata off and gets back to his feet.
Miyata misses the jab.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyata feinted with a counter takedown.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Miyata checks it
and Miyata counters with a right hand to the body.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target. #T2#
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.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Miyata connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nazaryan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miyata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan working aggressively here. #BC#
Miyata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyata lands with a cross.
Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nice shot by Miyata.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
Nazaryan stuns Miyata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miyata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Nazaryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Miyata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan. #T4#
Miyata cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nazaryan. No joy for Miyata on that attempt.
A big right from Miyata misses.
Nazaryan tries to score with a low kick but Miyata moves his leg out of the way.
Miyata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Miyata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Miyata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miyata counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Miyata.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Miyata walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Nazaryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Miyata ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyata also avoids with ease.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nazaryan enables Miyata to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nazaryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Nazaryan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Miyata is trying to drag Nazaryan to the mat but Nazaryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyata.
Miyata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Miyata wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazaryan won't allow it.
Nazaryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Miyata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Miyata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyata somewhat.
Miyata throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Miyata defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Miyata seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
and Miyata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Miyata off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyata. That did some damage!#T3#
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Nazaryan is looking to chop away at Miyata's legs.
Miyata swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Miyata takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata throws an off balance right hand
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Miyata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miyata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan sizes up Miyata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyata throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

Vrej Nazaryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Puch counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Puch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Puch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nazaryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puch but great work by Nazaryan.
Puch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Nazaryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Puch to his feet.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puch.
Nazaryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Puch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Puch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazaryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Puch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Puch.
Puch won't allow Nazaryan to get back to his feet.
Puch throws a big elbow that misses.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puch is in close to Nazaryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazaryan wants to stand up but Puch is controlling him.
Puch is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Puch throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Puch throws an elbow that misses. Nazaryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puch's guard. Nice move by Nazaryan!#REVR#
Puch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Puch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazaryan is looking to stand up but Puch won't let him. #SUB2#
Puch working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily. #SUB2#
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazaryan passes into half guard. #T3#
Puch is pressing down on Nazaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazaryan defends it easily.
Nazaryan won't allow Puch to sweep him here.
Puch is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Puch is looking for a triangle here but Nazaryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Nazaryan decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Nazaryan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Puch looks to move away, Nazaryan throws a big counter combo but Puch just gets out of the way.
Puch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Puch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
No joy there for Puch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan attempts a counter takedown but Puch avoids it well and moves away.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan tried to score with a low kick but Puch checks it.
Puch with the counter takedown but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Puch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Puch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puch scores with the left hand. Nazaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Puch misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there #TD2#
and Puch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaryan is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Puch is working for a kimura but Nazaryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nazaryan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Puch.
Nazaryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Puch throws a big elbow that misses.
Puch throws an elbow that misses. Nazaryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puch's guard. Nice move by Nazaryan!#REVR#
Puch is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Puch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazaryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nazaryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puch is proving hard to escape from.
Puch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Puch looking for a guillotine here but Nazaryan defends easily. #SUB2#
Puch is looking for a triangle here but Nazaryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Puch can't do much from the bottom here.
Puch tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nazaryan easily slips into full mount!
Puch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puch can't escape the position. #T3#
Puch tries to hold on but Nazaryan pushes him away.
Puch tries to reverse the position but Nazaryan maintains control.
Puch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puch is looking to get to half guard.
Puch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Puch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Puch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puch wants to control but Nazaryan passes into side.
Puch is trying to work for a sweep but Nazaryan has mounted him!
Puch is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puch tries to hold on but Nazaryan pushes him away. #SU#
Nazaryan get's back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Puch seems unphased.
Nazaryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puch with the counter takedown but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Puch throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Puch counters with a shoot takedown. Nazaryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Puch throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Nazaryan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Puch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Nazaryan misses #TD2#
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Nazaryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazaryan wants to stand but Puch is controlling the position.
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puch passes Nazaryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puch with the ground and pound but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Robledo Puch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puch is in close to Nazaryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puch postures up in Nazaryan's guard and throws a big left but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch landing some decent shots from guard.
Puch stands up over Nazaryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puch distracts Nazaryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Nazaryan kicks Puch off and gets to his feet.
Nazaryan moves to clinch but Puch breaks away #TD2#
and Puch counters with a single leg into guard. Nazaryan didn't expect that.
Puch throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Puch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Puch is looking for a triangle here but Nazaryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan working away.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puch tries to bench press Nazaryan off him but Nazaryan keeps the position.
Puch throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Puch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nazaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Puch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puch wants to get back to full guard but Nazaryan has mounted him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robledo Puch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazaryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

In his post fight interview, Vrej Nazaryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#609 Bryant v Jordan     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Nazaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dillashaw Junior leaves Nazaryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Dillashaw Junior's knee but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well.
Nazaryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Dillashaw Junior misses
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillashaw Junior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab. #CL#
Dillashaw Junior drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Nazaryan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillashaw Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior works the jab nicely.#T2#
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazaryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a front kick that sends Nazaryan stumbling back into the cage.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick as Nazaryan jumps back.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a high kick!
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Dillashaw Junior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Dillashaw Junior as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick!
Nazaryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Dillashaw Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dillashaw Junior. #CL#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Dillashaw Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior with a knee to the head.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillashaw Junior's calf.
Nazaryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Nazaryan 's knee.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nazaryan backs away, Dillashaw Junior returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillashaw Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nazaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillashaw Junior - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillashaw Junior. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillashaw Junior can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.#T2#
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillashaw Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillashaw Junior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Dillashaw Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan cracks Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Dillashaw Junior lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Dillashaw Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch but Nazaryan slips to the side
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan catches Dillashaw Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior lands the left hand.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillashaw Junior is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillashaw Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazaryan momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Dillashaw Junior's head back.
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice strike.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Dillashaw Junior strikes.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Nazaryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Nazaryan with the counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Nazaryan clobbers Dillashaw Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a low kick, looking for Dillashaw Junior's leg but Dillashaw Junior calmly moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter punch.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazaryan's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Dillashaw Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Dillashaw Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3##CL#
Dillashaw Junior forces Nazaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
Dillashaw Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Dillashaw Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working hard to break the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillashaw Junior 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!

A less than humble Underestimated Dillashaw Junior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Sanford misses with an uppercut.
Sanford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanford clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Sanford.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanford checks it well.
Sanford throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford pushes Nazaryan away with a front kick.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanford lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Sanford's shoulder, as Sanford tries to avoid the shot.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanford.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan attempts a counter takedown but Sanford avoids it well and moves away.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Sanford throws a fast counter high kick but Nazaryan manages to duck under it in time.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Sanford both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Sanford thuds a left hand into Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Nazaryan gets a clinch.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan is leaning against Sanford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
A short right from Sanford.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan trying to stall but Sanford improves his position.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford throws an elbow that misses.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan is working Sanford over against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Sanford throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Sanford darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the cage.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Sanford tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanford lands a left hand.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Sanford. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanford.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanford scores with a four punch combination!
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan throws out a leg kick but Sanford moves out of range and Nazaryan only half commits.
Sanford throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Sanford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a good jab.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanford throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Sanford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanford connects with a single shot there.
Nazaryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Sanford misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses its target.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Sanford throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanford tries to work over Nazaryan's front leg with a kick but Nazaryan checks it.
Donk. Nazaryan catches Sanford right on the button with a cross.#T2#
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!
Sanford moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Sanford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan jabs Sanford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazaryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Sanford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanford down.
Nazaryan lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Sanford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan tries to work over Sanford's front leg with a kick but Sanford checks it.
Nazaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanford.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.#T3#
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazaryan avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford 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.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanford as he connects with a hook.
Sanford misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
A nice combination there by Sanford.
Sanford slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Sanford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Sanford lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanford.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanford pushes Nazaryan away with a front kick.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Sanford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont Sanford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Sanford checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Sanford there.
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Sanford swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Sanford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan is wise to it.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanford at a distance.
Sanford misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazaryan lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Sanford counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
That kick from Sanford tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan defending well as Sanford loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Sanford is predictable there
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Sanford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanford down.
Sanford scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Sanford moves away and avoids it.
Sanford scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Sanford moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanford.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Nazaryan.#CL2#
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
Sanford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan is trying to stall.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4##BC2#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Nazaryan misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanford.
Nazaryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Sanford's ribcage. Sanford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrej Nazaryan.
I think Nazaryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!

A very excited looking Vrej Nazaryan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Lamont Sanford stepped up to the mic, saying 'i may be a loser but my boss has some winning tracks at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

 

Event: PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Jergensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazaryan is looking to chop away at Jergensen's legs.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nazaryan but Nazaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jergensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jergensen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jergensen throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jergensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jergensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jergensen stuns Nazaryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jergensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazaryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jergensen is in Nazaryan's guard.#ES#
Nazaryan pushes Jergensen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jergensen checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.#CL#
Nazaryan rushes Jergensen and presses him up against the cage.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Jergensen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen wants to stall.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jergensen to work.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Jergensen avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Jergensen on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Jergensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nazaryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nazaryan covering up well under a series of strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nazaryan's body.
Jergensen misses with an elbow to the head.
Jergensen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Nazaryan avoids the strikes from Jergensen.
Nazaryan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jergensen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nazaryan.
Jergensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jergensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Jergensen rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Jergensen lands a right hand.
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jergensen can do to turn this around?
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jergensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazaryan prevents it.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan. #T1#
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen being controlled against the cage.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Nazaryan working aggressively here. #T2#
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Jergensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jergensen is looking to control Nazaryan's arms but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jergensen has his back to the cage.
Jergensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazaryan prevents it.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Nazaryan. #T3#
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jergensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Jergensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Jergensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns Jergensen into the cage.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jergensen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen. #T4#
Jergensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jergensen lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jergensens head.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Jergensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jergensen cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jergensen missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jergensen checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Jergensen avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jergensen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jergensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Nazaryan throws a shot to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jergensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jergensen punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Jergensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jergensen is quick to defend against it.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jergensen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan cracks Jergensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Jergensen is rocked!
Jergensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jergensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Jergensen clinches up with Nazaryan and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nazaryan pushes Jergensen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Jergensen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jergensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nazaryan wants to get back to his feet.
Jergensen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jergensen is looking to stall here but Nazaryan recovers full guard.
Jergensen prevents Nazaryan from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Nazaryan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jergensen jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jergensen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Jergensen scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Jergensen.
Jergensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jergensen misses with a hook #TD#
and Nazaryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan prevents Jergensen from improving his position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vrej Nazaryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Jergensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jergensen throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Jergensen. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Jergensen avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jergensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jergensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there.
Jergensen avoids a kick to the body.
Jergensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jergensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen lands a left hand.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Jergensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Jergensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nazaryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nazaryan thumps Jergensen with a low kick.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jergensen sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jergensen slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Jergensen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Jergensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jergensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Jergensen forces Nazaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Jergensen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jergensen - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Jergensen taking a breather.
Jergensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Jergensen has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Jergensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns Jergensen into the cage.
Nazaryan cracks Jergensen with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Jergensen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jergensen takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan slowing the pace effectively.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
A short left from Jergensen.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jergensen.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jergensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan had his way with Sven Jergensen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jergensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jergensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Jergensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jergensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jergensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jergensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Jergensen's head.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jergensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jergensen at a distance.
Jergensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jergensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Jergensen with that takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jergensen! But no joy.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
Jergensen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Nazaryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jergensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Nazaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jergensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Jergensen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Nazaryan moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Vrej Nazaryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1##CL#
Barbossa rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Barbossa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Barbossa blocks it.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Nazaryan improves position.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan pushes Barbossa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Barbossa.
Nazaryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Barbossa to work.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbossa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Nazaryan. #T3#
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa taking a breather.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbossa or not.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands. #T4#
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbossa misses the body punch
and Nazaryan counters with a leg kick.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbossa.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Barbossa. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbossa backs up against the cage.
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!
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
Nazaryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
A leg kick checked by Barbossa.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a nice head kick!
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a combination #CL#
and Barbossa counters by clinching up.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbossa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Barbossa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbossa tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nazaryan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan presses Barbossa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Barbossa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Barbossa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body.
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbossa into the cage.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan. #T4#
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stalling against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa stalls.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Barbossa back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Nazaryan rushes Barbossa and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Barbossa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbossa's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barbossa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Barbossa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nazaryan.
Barbossa leaning against his opponent.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Barbossa.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan is working Barbossa over against the cage.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Barbossa looking to stall.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barbossa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barbossa drops to his knees and Nazaryan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan! Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Vrej Nazaryan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 37: King vs. Seagram     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Nazaryan pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Nazaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Nazaryan checks it
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
A jab from Johnson misses. #CL#
Nazaryan drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Nazaryan pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazaryan'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.
Nazaryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazaryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Nazaryan dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to control. Nazaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Nazaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Nazaryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazaryan.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan is wise to it.
Nazaryan lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson slips a jab from Nazaryan.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Johnson swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.#T4#
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the head.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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.
#R2#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Johnson checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
That kick from Nazaryan tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Nazaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazaryan defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL#
Nazaryan darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has Nazaryan pushed against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land. #T2#
Nazaryan stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Nazaryan is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nazaryan has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Nazaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazaryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazaryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T4##TD2#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nazaryan regains guard. #ES#
Nazaryan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nazaryan is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nazaryan has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Nazaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a low kick but Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.#CL#
Nazaryan rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Johnson tries to break free but Nazaryan pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan stalling.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Nazaryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
A short left from Nazaryan.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a body shot. #T4#
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Nazaryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson. #T1#
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazaryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Nazaryan. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan slips a jab from Johnson.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.#CL#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Johnson is trying to trip Nazaryan. He has hold of a leg but Nazaryan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Vrej Nazaryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan had his way with Nick Johnson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T1#
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan slows down the pace here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T3#
Nazaryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nazaryan is defending well.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Nazaryan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
Vrej Nazaryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 34: Seagram vs. Steam     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Sheppards scores with a three punch combo!
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Sheppards ducked under it nicely.
Sheppards misses the jab.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Sheppards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheppards down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazaryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheppards's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Nazaryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheppards is trying to stall.
Nazaryan works on Sheppards's body with a couple of short punches.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppards controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sheppards has been cut.
Sheppards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sheppards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheppards uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan cracks Sheppards with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Sheppards is trying to force a seperation but Nazaryan has the dominant position.
Sheppards has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nazaryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sheppards can turn it around.
Sheppards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards. #T2##BC2#
Sheppards breaks the clinch.
Sheppards throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppards takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Sheppards misses.
Nazaryan half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Nazaryan instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppards controls the action.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheppards slows down the pace here.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan keeps control of Sheppards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppardss head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheppards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheppards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheppards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Sheppards has had enough of the clinch but Nazaryan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sheppards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Sheppards tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Sheppards has Nazaryan pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Sheppards looks winded!
Sheppards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan pushes Sheppards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Sheppards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sheppards's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan! #CL#
Nazaryan gets a clinch.
Sheppards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheppards.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Sheppards's head.
Nazaryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sheppards trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sheppards into the cage.
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheppards can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Sheppards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sheppards trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Sheppards is pushing Nazaryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nazaryan is working Sheppards over against the cage.
Sheppards is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Sheppards is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan cracks Sheppards with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Sheppards's head. #ROC#
Sheppards is rocked!
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheppards is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheppards.
Nazaryan just leaning against Sheppards, taking a breather.
Nazaryan stalling against the cage.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sheppards to his knees! Nazaryan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Vrej Nazaryan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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