PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravistra Bullkheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bullkheli
vs
Nazarethyan

155 cm
38
153 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

155 cm
38
150 lbs
43 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ravistra Bullkheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullkheli throws a hook but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Bullkheli.
Danga de danga de dang - Bullkheli scores with a four punch combination!
Bullkheli lands the left hand.
A cross from Bullkheli lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullkheli misses the target.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bullkheli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Bullkheli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bullkheli is controlling Nazarethyan's posture.

Nazarethyan stands up from Bullkheli's guard - Nazarethyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullkheli scores with a jab. Nazarethyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli misses with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bullkheli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarethyan blocks a jab.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bullkheli motions for Nazarethyan to come forward. Bullkheli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bullkheli!
Bullkheli is trying to improve his position.
Bullkheli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Nazarethyan stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli misses with a hook.
A cross from Bullkheli lands.
Bullkheli with a hook.
Ravistra Bullkheli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullkheli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullkheli throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullkheli won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Bullkheli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bullkheli looks to move to half guard but instead Nazarethyan has passed into mount! Damn!
Bullkheli manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli tries to get to full guard but Nazarethyan has control of the leg.
Bullkheli wants to control but Nazarethyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Nazarethyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bullkheli thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nazarethyan decides to stand back up.
Bullkheli throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Bullkheli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick

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

Bullkheli sneaks out the side door and pushes Nazarethyan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan blocks a jab.
Bullkheli looks to land a right hand but Nazarethyan moved out of range.
Bullkheli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Bullkheli trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravistra Bullkheli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bullkheli looks to throw the jab but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bullkheli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Bullkheli.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Bullkheli avoids it easily.
Bullkheli swinging wildly here.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullkheli defends it well.
A low kick from Bullkheli is predictable there

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bullkheli!
Bullkheli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nazarethyan's best efforts.
Bullkheli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet. Bullkheli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bullkheli throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazarethyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bullkheli misses the body punch

and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Bullkheli didn't expect that.

Bullkheli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nazarethyan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Nazarethyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bullkheli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bullkheli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bullkheli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullkheli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it well.
A big right from Bullkheli misses.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Bullkheli avoids it easily.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Bullkheli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bullkheli trying to control the position here.
Bullkheli wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli trying to control the position here.
Bullkheli is trying to keep Nazarethyan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullkheli pulls Nazarethyan in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Nazarethyan stands up and waves to Bullkheli to follow him.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullkheli throws a combination that misses

and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bullkheli's guard.
Nazarethyan is standing up over Bullkheli. Bullkheli looks to escape but Nazarethyan dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullkheli is looking to regain half guard here but Nazarethyan keeps moving and retains side control.

Nazarethyan decides to stand back up.
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 Ravistra Bullkheli will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Bullkheli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
Bullkheli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Bullkheli throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Bullkheli jabs at Nazarethyan's body.
Bullkheli misses with a double jab.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullkheli defends it well.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Bullkheli avoids it easily.
A low kick from Bullkheli is predictable there

and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bullkheli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullkheli.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullkheli defends it well.
Bullkheli misses with a straight right.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli throws a hook but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Bullkheli avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bullkheli.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullkheli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bullkheli wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.

Nazarethyan stands and steps away. Bullkheli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Bullkheli misses.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bullkheli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullkheli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bullkheli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullkheli pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarethyan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli misses with a hook to the body

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bullkheli pushes Nazarethyan off but Nazarethyan dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Bullkheli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bullkheli is looking for a sweep.

Nazarethyan stands up and beckons Bullkheli to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli lands with a hook. Nazarethyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Bullkheli misses with a looping right.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarethyan checks a leg kick.
Bullkheli looks to land a right hand but Nazarethyan moved out of range.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullkheli defends it well.
No joy there for Bullkheli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ravistra Bullkheli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ravistra Bullkheli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli swings widly with a right hand

and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Bullkheli didn't expect that.

Nazarethyan stands up from Bullkheli's guard - Nazarethyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bullkheli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bullkheli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bullkheli misses the jab.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullkheli misses with a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Bullkheli didn't expect that.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ravistra Bullkheli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bullkheli, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravistra Bullkheli!
A very excited looking Ravistra Bullkheli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.