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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between John Grammaticus (ranked 22293 p4p, 3614 weight class) and Razmig Grigorian (ranked 660 p4p, 472 weight class). Razmig Grigorian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grammaticus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razmig Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus jabs Grigorian right on the nose. Grigorian blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Grammaticus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Grigorian down.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grammaticus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grammaticus . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian misses the jab.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Grammaticus 's leg but Grammaticus calmly moves out of range.
Grigorian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grammaticus .
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a three punch combo that has Grammaticus backing up. Grammaticus nods at Grigorian to acknowledge the strikes.
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grammaticus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Grammaticus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grigorian tries to clinch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a counter combo.
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Donk. Grammaticus catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grammaticus misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
Grammaticus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grigorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grammaticus eats them both and turns towards Grigorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Grammaticus coming out on top.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grammaticus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Grammaticus .
A low kick lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Grammaticus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Grammaticus saw it coming and moves away.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick that misses.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Grammaticus avoids nicely.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Grammaticus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grammaticus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian throws a combination. Grammaticus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grammaticus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grigorian takes an elbow to the temple.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Razmig Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
John Grammaticus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Grammaticus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razmig Grigorian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grammaticus lands a right hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grammaticus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus clinches up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus .
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
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!
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grammaticus works on Grigorian's body with a couple of short punches.
Grammaticus presses Grigorian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus pushes Grigorian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus digs a right hand underneath Grigorian's ribcage. Grigorian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Grammaticus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Grammaticus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grammaticus lands a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Grammaticus as the two fighters clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grammaticus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !
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