PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simpson
vs
Nazarethyan

170 cm
40
156 lbs
45 - 22 - 0

155 cm
28
150 lbs
27 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a low kick as Nazarethyan jumps back.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarethyan.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson 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.
Nazarethyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarethyan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson scores with a hook.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a hook but Nazarethyan blocks it.

Nazarethyan looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Nazarethyan drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Nazarethyan won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Nazarethyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson trying to control the position here.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarethyan wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarethyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson trying to control the position here.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
Nazarethyan wants to clinch.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nazarethyan scores with a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson is controlling Nazarethyan's posture.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nazarethyan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simpson trying to control but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Nazarethyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan stalling away here and it's allowed Simpson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarethyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarethyan stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nazarethyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarethyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarethyan moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Nazarethyan throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarethyan looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Nazarethyan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nazarethyan is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Homer Simpson.
Simpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarethyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazarethyan dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nazarethyan really felt that one!
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Nazarethyan.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarethyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Nazarethyan on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nazarethyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazarethyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarethyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarethyan should have avoided that one.
Nazarethyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazarethyan shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head but Nazarethyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson works Nazarethyan's body with a nice hook.
Nazarethyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Nazarethyan's legs.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarethyan wants to clinch.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a leg kick
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarethyan lands a jab to the nose.
Nazarethyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from Simpson.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.

Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan maintains the clinch.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Simpson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Nazarethyan is out of range.

Nazarethyan closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarethyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.

Nazarethyan gets a takedown into half guard.
Nazarethyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarethyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simpson is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarethyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nazarethyan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nazarethyan trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Nazarethyan is looking to stall here but Simpson recovers full guard.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarethyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nazarethyan looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarethyan staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Nazarethyan is looking to clinch.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it well.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazarethyan tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Simpson's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan blocks a leg kick.
Simpson slips a straight right by Nazarethyan.

Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simpson wants to stand but Nazarethyan is controlling the position.
Nazarethyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simpson trying to control the action but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is pressing down on Nazarethyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazarethyan is holding on for now.
Nazarethyan trying to control from the bottom.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nazarethyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Nazarethyan avoids them all with ease.
Nazarethyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nazarethyan just content to control the position.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan controls the position.
Nazarethyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Simpson's head but Simpson avoids it well.
Nazarethyan working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazarethyan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson is not content to let Nazarethyan control the position.
Simpson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazarethyan momentarily.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Nazarethyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Nazarethyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarethyan off balance momentarily.
Nazarethyan scores with a body shot.
Nazarethyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazarethyan shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Simpson.
Nazarethyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson misses with a hook.
A big right from Nazarethyan misses.
Simpson stalks Nazarethyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nazarethyan's face. Nazarethyan staggers backwards, shaken.
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.
Simpson checks a low kick from Nazarethyan.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Nazarethyan misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Nazarethyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Nazarethyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nazarethyan stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Nazarethyan tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarethyan tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Nazarethyan coming out on top.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarethyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarethyan's head back.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazarethyan off to one side.
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Nazarethyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazarethyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.

Nazarethyan is rocked!
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Nazarethyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarethyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson is looking to slow Nazarethyan down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Suren Nazarethyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.