PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chavez
vs
Nazarethyan

179 cm
39
155 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

155 cm
26
150 lbs
22 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Conviction

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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.

Nazarethyan feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Chavez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Chavez misses

and Nazarethyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nazarethyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Chavez landing knees to the body.
Chavez 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.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chavez throws an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazarethyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nazarethyan is looking to control Chavez's arms but Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nazarethyan has his back to the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch 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!
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Nazarethyan's ribcage.
Nazarethyan has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Nazarethyan avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazarethyan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nazarethyan presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarethyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavez swivels and escapes.
Chavez throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarethyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Nazarethyan thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazarethyan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Nazarethyan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chavez. Nazarethyan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazarethyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chavez enables Nazarethyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chavez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez working a defensive guard but Nazarethyan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chavez is not content to let Nazarethyan control the position.
Chavez tries to bench press Nazarethyan off him but Nazarethyan keeps the position.
Chavez trying to remain calm as Nazarethyan controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez defending against the ground and pound.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chavez tries to bench press Nazarethyan off him but Nazarethyan keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazarethyan lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the side of the head.

Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez 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.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarethyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavez feints and then cracks Nazarethyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarethyan down.
Chavez throws a right hand that Nazarethyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarethyan also avoids with ease.
Chavez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Chavez tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazarethyan 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 Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Chavez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarethyan feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Nazarethyan.
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes one on the button.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarethyan throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazarethyan, right into the meat.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.

Nazarethyan has closed the distance and engaged Chavez in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazarethyan gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazarethyan avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nazarethyan gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Chavez blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazarethyan pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Nazarethyan blocks the body kick.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.
Chavez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nazarethyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Nazarethyan is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Miguel Chavez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nazarethyan throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Nazarethyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miguel Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chavez defends well and Nazarethyan ends up having to push Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazarethyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nazarethyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazarethyan has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarethyan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority 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.