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Event:
RFC 34: The Danger Zone
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nazaryan is defended easily by Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ozolinsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nazaryan jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.#KD2#
Ozolinsh cracks Nazaryan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nazaryan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ozolinsh finish him?
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Nazaryan on that attempt.
Nazaryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ozolinsh counters with a huge right that knocks Nazaryan out cold! Ozolinsh is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Arshavir Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.
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Event:
RFC 31: The Big Bang
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Gomi.#TD2#
Nazaryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nazaryan working the head with strikes.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking for a sweep.
Nazaryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazaryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan with the ground and pound but Gomi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nazaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
Nazaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan wants to pass the guard but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nazaryan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazaryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan stops Gomi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomi as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Gomi tries to sprawl but Nazaryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan with the ground and pound but Gomi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazaryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi wants to stand but Nazaryan is controlling the position.
Nazaryan trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nazaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi misses the jab.#TD2#
Nazaryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazaryan trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom. #T4#
An elbow from Nazaryan crashes against the mat.
Nazaryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Gomi's head but Gomi avoids it well.
Nazaryan is trying to move to mount but Gomi reverses beautifully and ends up in Nazaryan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazaryan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazaryan stops Gomi from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akihiro Gomi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan fails with the takedown
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Gomi moves into the clinch.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomi fails to land.
Nazaryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Gomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nazaryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomi is trying to keep an underhook but Nazaryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomi is refusing to be controlled, as Nazaryan sits in half guard.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely. #T1#
Nazaryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Nazaryan is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Gomi strikes.#TD2#
Nazaryan gets a double leg takedown into Gomi's guard.
Nazaryan postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Nazaryan landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Nazaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Nazaryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazaryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Nazaryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Nazaryan throws a strike but Gomi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nazaryan striking off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazaryan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nazaryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Nazaryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Nazaryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Gomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gomi postures up.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaryan.#SU#
Gomi stands up from Nazaryan's guard - Gomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nazaryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi walks into a jab.#TD2#
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Gomi kicks Nazaryan off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akihiro Gomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomi scores with a punch to the head.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan shoots in and drives through. Gomi sprawls well.#TD2#
Nazaryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Gomi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazaryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazaryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head. #T1#
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Nazaryan is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Nazaryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomi is staying active underneath Nazaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazaryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazaryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazaryan wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
Arshavir Nazaryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan fails with the takedown.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Nazaryan darts in looking for a takedown but Gomi gets double underhooks and turns Nazaryan into the cage. #T3#
Gomi is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihiro Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi throws a push kick but Nazaryan slaps the foot to one side.
Gomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazaryan. Nazaryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Nazaryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gomi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nazaryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Arshavir Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazaryan throws a strike but Gomi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nazaryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
Nazaryan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiro Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomi, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiro Gomi!
In defeat, Arshavir Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.
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Event:
RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazaryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pang wants to sweep but no luck.
Pang is still trying to improve position.
Nazaryan lands a couple of digs.
Nazaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazaryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nazaryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nazaryan content to stall in guard here.
Nazaryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nazaryan throwing strikes from guard but Pang blocks nicely.
Pang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazaryan throws an elbow that misses. Pang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazaryan's guard. Nice move by Pang!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Pang stands up and waves to Nazaryan to follow him.
Pang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nazaryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pang is trying to escape back to his feet but Nazaryan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nazaryan is staying tight to Pang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nazaryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Nazaryan lands some shots froms side control.
Nazaryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nazaryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pang taking a bit of punishment here - Nazaryan scoring with strikes.
Nazaryan just content to control the position.
Pang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nazaryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nazaryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nazaryan is taking a breather. Pang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Nazaryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Nazaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nazaryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazaryan content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshavir Nazaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pang is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan has a takedown stuffed.
Nazaryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pang counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazaryan.
As Nazaryan backs off Pang throws a huge counter combo but Nazaryan manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nazaryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pang avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nazaryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pang avoids it really well and circles away.
Pang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Pang.
Nazaryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Pang misses.
Nazaryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pang avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pang as he jumps to the side.
Pang tries a head kick but it misses.
Pang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nazaryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee Pang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pang connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arshavir Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches up with Pang, looking for a takedown. Nazaryan pushes Pang against the cage but Pang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nazaryan has been working on his balance at Wreckshop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pang.
Pang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pang sprawls well. He's pushed Nazaryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pang throws a counter combo.
Pang slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazaryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Pang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Nazaryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pang's guard.#ES2#
Pang pushes Nazaryan off and gets back to his feet.
Nazaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazaryan somewhat.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Pang shows good takedown defense.
Nazaryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Pang counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
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!
Pang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazaryan looks for a takedown but Pang sprawls well.
Nazaryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pang's waist but Pang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazaryan off to one side.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pang as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazaryan misses with a takedown attempt - Pang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazaryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pang sprawls well. He's pushed Nazaryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazaryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Pang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Pang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pang swivels and escapes.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Pang shows good takedown defense.
Pang throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pang is fending him off so far but Nazaryan persists. Nope, Pang circles away and we're back to standing.
As Nazaryan backs off Pang throws a huge counter combo but Nazaryan manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pang looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Nazaryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pang pushes Nazaryan off but Nazaryan dives into side control.
Nazaryan scoring with punches and elbows.
Pang tries to escape but Nazaryan is in control.
Pang is trying to control Nazaryan's posture but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Pang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nazaryan is trying to ground and pound but Pang uses the momentary lack of control by Nazaryan to regain half guard.
Pang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazaryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazaryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Pang dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Pang's head.
Nazaryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Nazaryan decides to return to a standing position.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Pang.
Nazaryan has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Nazaryan drives through with a takedown into Pang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nazaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Nazaryan landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Pang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nazaryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pang has momentary wrist control but Nazaryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazaryan throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazaryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazaryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazaryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazaryan is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshavir Nazaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshavir Nazaryan!
Arshavir 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.
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Event:
RFC 21: Blackjack
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Nazaryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale lands a lovely overhand right.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan wants to counter the offense by Savitaipale and move into the clinch position.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nazaryan clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Savitaipale controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan works on Savitaipale's body with a couple of short punches.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nazaryan has hold of one of Savitaipale's legs. Savitaipale is fighting the takedown attempt but Nazaryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nazaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Nazaryan in close.
#T1#
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Savitaipale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Nazaryan blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazaryan is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazaryan wants to stand but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Nazaryan wants to stand and escape but Savitaipale is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savitaipale scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Savitaipale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazaryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazaryan has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nazaryan has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale misses with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nazaryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Nazaryan stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Savitaipale wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazaryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazaryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nazaryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Nazaryan postures up.
Nazaryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Nazaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Nazaryan advancing to mount.
Nazaryan is controlling the pace.
Nazaryan trying to control the action but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Nazaryan has control of the leg. #T3#
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Nazaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Nazaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.
Nazaryan working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nazaryan trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nazaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savitaipale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Savitaipale's legs - danger averted.
Nazaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nazaryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nazaryan controlling the action here.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Nazaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshavir Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Nazaryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Nazaryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan. #CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nazaryan won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nazaryan walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arshavir Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan. #TD#
Savitaipale drags the fight down to the ground.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Nazaryan in close.
Nazaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazaryan wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #T2#
Nazaryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savitaipale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Nazaryan postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazaryan cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Nazaryan from controlling successfully.
Nazaryan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savitaipale is tightening it up a little... Nazaryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nazaryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nazaryan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savitaipale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale gave a mention to PED Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Arshavir Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.
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Event:
RFC 17:Bringing Down the House
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nazaryan clinches up against the cage.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan presses Varma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Varma misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Varma 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 wants a takedown.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
Knees in the clinch landing for Varma.
Varma looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Varma avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan has Varma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Varma's head.
We've been hearing reports that Nazaryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
Varma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Varma. #T1#
Varma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan tries to work over Varma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Varmas head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Varma.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Nazaryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varma defending well though.
Nazaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Varma dodges it nicely.
Varma is looking to escape.#T2#
Nazaryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan is looking to take a break and control but Varma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varma tries to kick Nazaryan off but Nazaryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nazaryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varma is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
#CL#
Nazaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Varma is pressed up against the cage. Nazaryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varma down to the mat. Varma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan scores with the left hand. Varma knows he should have avoided that one.
Varma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazaryan.#CL2#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Varma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Varma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varma lands a body punch.
Varma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazaryan.
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Varma throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Varma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Varma is looking to control Nazaryan's arms but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varma has his back to the cage.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Varma.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Varma.
Nazaryan goes for a takedown attempt but Varma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazaryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Varma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varma was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arshavir 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#
Nazaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazaryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Varma.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varma.
Nazaryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Nazaryan moves into range and clinches up with Varma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Varma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Varma is stalling here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Varma prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Nazaryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan is keen to just control but Varma is a slippery customer.
Nazaryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Varma wants to get back to his feet.
Nazaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varma keeps working.
Nazaryan slows the pace down in half guard.
Varma is trying to stand back up but Nazaryan is controlling him
#T2#
Nazaryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Varma is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Varma is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazaryan content to control rather than advance.
Nazaryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nazaryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Varma is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Varma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nazaryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazaryan trying to control from half guard but Varma is working away.
Nazaryan not doing much here.
Varma is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varma is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Varma moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
Nazaryan has his takedown stuffed
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varma.
Varma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Varma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Varma controls the action.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varma misses with a knee to the head.
Varma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan is trying to drag Varma to the mat but Varma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varma tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshavir Nazaryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazaryan somewhat.
Varma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Varma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Varma's ribcage but misses.
Varma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Varma pushes Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Varma misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Varma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazaryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Varma's head.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
A shot in the inside from Varma.
Varma is trying to stall.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Varma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Varma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma lands with a short 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 looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varma prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
No Oha Se Varma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Varma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Varma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Varma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan can't get the takedown.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Varma prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Varma misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Nazaryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Varma is trying to keep an underhook but Nazaryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Varma is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nazaryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varma defending well though. #T4#
Nazaryan lands strikes from half guard.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Varma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan controlling the action here.
Nazaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Varma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazaryan working over Varma with some ground and pound. Varma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan is looking to take a break and control but Varma 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 No Oha Se Varma.
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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshavir Nazaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nazaryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Campbell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nazaryan controlling from the top position.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nazaryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell is looking to stand up but Nazaryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Campbell is trying to keep Nazaryan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Campbell throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Nazaryan, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Nazaryan against the cage but Nazaryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Nazaryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Campbell is trying to defend but Nazaryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Nazaryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Nazaryan is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nazaryan not doing much here.
#T3#
Nazaryan working Campbell over with strikes.
Nazaryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campbell has hold of Nazaryan's hands but Nazaryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazaryan trying to control the pace.
Nazaryan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazaryan working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nazaryan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazaryan winds up and cracks Campbell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Campbell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazaryan scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Campbell is rocked!
Nazaryan scores with a big shot! Campbell's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Campbell! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshavir Nazaryan!
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