PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dzuzaska Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guzman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac- Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Dzuzaska Guzman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guzman
vs
Nazarethyan

174 cm
39
148 lbs
38 - 15 - 0

155 cm
38
150 lbs
43 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
AnonymouS

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 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dzuzaska Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman delivers a nice body kick.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guzman's guard.
Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarethyan is controlling him.

Nazarethyan stands and steps away. Guzman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guzman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Guzman didn't expect that.
Guzman managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nazarethyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Guzman misses

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guzman!

Nazarethyan stands up.
Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzuzaska Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman throws a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet. Guzman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guzman swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.

Guzman uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guzman defends it well.
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guzman.

It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Guzman misses

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guzman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.

Nazarethyan wants to stand up but Guzman is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guzman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nazarethyan's guard.
Guzman is stalling in the full guard.
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 Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guzman throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guzman defends it well.
Guzman misses with a leg kick

so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guzman wants to stand up but Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Guzman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guzman managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guzman is working an open guard so Nazarethyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman stuns Nazarethyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Guzman avoids it easily.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand

and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.

Guzman has his feet on Nazarethyan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Guzman looks to land a combination but Nazarethyan avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Nazarethyan jumps back.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Guzman is predictable there

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman tries to roll over but Nazarethyan keeps him under control.
Guzman is controlling Nazarethyan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Guzman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman is trying to stand up here but Nazarethyan is controlling him well.
Guzman regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman looking to control.

Nazarethyan stands and steps away. Guzman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dzuzaska Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman throws a leg kick

and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guzman's guard.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A low kick from Guzman is predictable there

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guzman wants to control but Nazarethyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guzman is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nazarethyan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nazarethyan stands up out of the half guard.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Guzman.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Guzman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazarethyan blocks the leg kick.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Guzman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Guzman.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Guzman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.

Guzman throws Nazarethyan to one side and escapes!
Guzman is looking to wear down Nazarethyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman controls Nazarethyan momentarily but Nazarethyan frees himself.
Guzman has control of Nazarethyan's left arm, preventing Nazarethyan from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guzman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nazarethyan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guzman misses with a leg kick

so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guzman wants to hit a switch here but Nazarethyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guzman there!

Nazarethyan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Guzman

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Guzman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman gets through Nazarethyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan keeps control of Guzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nazarethyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guzman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Guzman throws a body kick.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Guzman.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guzman won't be happy with that.

Guzman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Guzman misses

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guzman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guzman is standing up over Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan looks to escape but Guzman dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is pushing Guzman's head away, looking to escape. Guzman manages to hold on to the position though.
Guzman is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guzman staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzuzaska Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guzman, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman!
A victorious Dzuzaska Guzman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.