PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zsasz
vs
Nazarethyan

182 cm
38
143 lbs
56 - 27 - 1

155 cm
38
150 lbs
42 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

M.O. Fight Wear
Arcticus University: London

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 56 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zsasz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zsasz!
Zsasz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nazarethyan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zsasz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nazarethyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zsasz wants to get back to full guard.

Nazarethyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A low kick from Zsasz misses

and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Zsasz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.

Nazarethyan stands up from Zsasz's guard - Nazarethyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zsasz tries to land a body kick

so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet. Zsasz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zsasz throws a leg kick

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zsasz!
Zsasz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz is trying to stand back up.
Nazarethyan is hanging on to Zsasz's back as he tries to escape.
Nazarethyan controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz trying to get back to his feet but Nazarethyan is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zsasz misses with a body shot

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zsasz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarethyan's calf.
Nice jab there from Zsasz.
Zsasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz thuds a left hand into Nazarethyan's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.

Nazarethyan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nazarethyan stands up and waves to Zsasz to follow him.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Zsasz wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there

and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.

Nazarethyan decides to stand back up. Nazarethyan steps back and let's Zsasz get back to his feet.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it easily.
Zsasz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsasz misses with a looping right.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz with a jab.
A low kick from Zsasz misses

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Nazarethyan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Zsasz misses

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nazarethyan stands up and beckons Zsasz to his feet.
A left lands for Zsasz.
Zsasz tries to work over Nazarethyan's front leg with a kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Zsasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsasz defends it well.
Zsasz throws a predictable looking body shot

and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Zsasz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nazarethyan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zsasz has had enough of the clinch but Nazarethyan keeps him there for the moment.
Zsasz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazarethyan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Zsasz

and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zsasz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan won't allow Zsasz to sweep him here.
Nazarethyan won't allow Zsasz to get back to his feet.
Zsasz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zsasz is looking to stand up but Nazarethyan isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Nazarethyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zsasz thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it

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

Nazarethyan stands up and waves to Zsasz to follow him.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zsasz tries to kick Nazarethyan off in order to stand up. Nazarethyan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsasz is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nazarethyan stands up.
Zsasz misses with a left hand

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Zsasz fights it but they end up in guard.
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Nazarethyan is standing up over Zsasz. Zsasz looks to escape but Nazarethyan dives into side control.

Nazarethyan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz with a jab.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Nazarethyan's leg but Nazarethyan calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz misses with an uppercut

and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Zsasz fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarethyan stopping the sweep attempt from Zsasz.
Zsasz wants to get back to his feet but Nazarethyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.