PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan's entrance music is Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. A fine choice. Blackbeard The Pirate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suren Nazarethyan's chin.

Nazarethyan
vs
The Pirate

155 cm
24
150 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

174 cm
24
153 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
Perkele!

Performance Enhancing Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
The Pirate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.

Nazarethyan drives through and clinches with The Pirate against the cage.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Pirate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Pirate cracks Nazarethyan with a nice body shot.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan wants to stall.
Nazarethyan has The Pirate pressed against the cage.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazarethyan is trying to drag The Pirate to the mat but The Pirate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Pirate misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarethyan gets through The Pirate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nazarethyan as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from The Pirate - that landed with a thud.
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nazarethyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan is trying to stall.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan letting The Pirate take a breather here.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.

Nazarethyan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Pirate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate controls Nazarethyan momentarily but Nazarethyan frees himself.
Nazarethyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Pirate keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Suren Nazarethyan just wasn't active enough.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarethyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nazarethyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
The Pirate swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as The Pirate strikes.
Nazarethyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Pirate counters with a nice leg kick.
The Pirate misses with a looping right.
Nazarethyan 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.
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!

Nazarethyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pirate, pushing him back against the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from The Pirate.
The Pirate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazarethyan taking a breather.
Nazarethyan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a nice hook to The Pirate's body. The Pirate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
The Pirate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pirate moves away.
A shot to the body from Nazarethyan misses
enabling The Pirate to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarethyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by The Pirate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Pirate.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. The Pirate does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pirate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan misses with a two punch combination.
The Pirate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarethyan is looking to wear down The Pirate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Pirate.
The Pirate swinging wildly here.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazarethyan.

Nazarethyan clinches.
Suren Nazarethyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Pirate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pirate is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazarethyan has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
The Pirate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan avoids a wild elbow strike from The Pirate.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Nazarethyan to work.
The Pirate prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate lands a right hand.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Nazarethyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pirate fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pirate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan wants to clinch.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
The Pirate throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nazarethyan digs a good hook to The Pirate's body.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Pirate with a hook.

Nazarethyan darts in and clinches The Pirate up against the cage.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate taking a breather.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Pirate is keeping busy.
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan looking to stall.
Nazarethyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Nazarethyan 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 Pirate tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing The Pirate back against the cage.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but The Pirate avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
The Pirate lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Still in the clinch, Nazarethyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as The Pirate controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Pirate.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as The Pirate controls the action.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has The Pirate pressed against the cage.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but The Pirate blocks it.
The Pirate tries a body shot but Nazarethyan blocks it.
The Pirate wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Pirate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
The Pirate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Pirate is trying to break free.

The Pirate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
Nazarethyan misses with a series of wild punches.
The Pirate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pirate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarethyan looks to land a right hand but The Pirate moved out of range.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as The Pirate strikes.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
The Pirate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Pirate. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pirate is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight 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!
A head kick misses from The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Good leg kick by Nazarethyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.
The Pirate misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarethyan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Our winner, Suren Nazarethyan, 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.