PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Grigorev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis has chosen Sonic Theme as his entrance music. Nicolai Grigorev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grigorev
vs
Genesis

168 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolai Grigorev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sega Genesis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigorev stalks Genesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Genesis's face. Genesis staggers backwards, shaken.
Genesis tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genesis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grigorev counters with a nice uppercut.
Genesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorev misses with a double jab
and Genesis counters with a three punch combo that has Grigorev backing up. Grigorev nods at Genesis to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Grigorev misses its intended target.
Genesis looks to clinch
and Grigorev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Genesis does no damage.
Genesis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorev as he avoids it easily.
Grigorev tries to bum rush Genesis with a series of wild strikes but Genesis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Genesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorev connects with a solid leg kick.
Grigorev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorev fails to land with a series of punches.
Genesis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grigorev scores with a hook to the body. Genesis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grigorev stuffs the takedown attempt from Genesis. Genesis gets slowly back to his feet.
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorev. Genesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genesis misses with a hook.
Genesis tries for a takedown but Grigorev circles away easily
and Grigorev counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicolai Grigorev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sega Genesis.
Genesis misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Grigorev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Genesis takes the fight into the clinch.

Grigorev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolai Grigorev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genesis misses with a takedown
and Grigorev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Grigorev does no damage.
Grigorev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grigorev. Those never looked like landing.
Genesis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorev as he avoids it easily.
Genesis tries to clinch up but Grigorev circles away and keeps his distance.
Genesis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genesis misses with a takedown
and Grigorev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grigorev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigorev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Genesis misses with a takedown
and Grigorev counters with a left to the body.
Genesis throws a lazy head kick
and Grigorev counters with a left and a right that stings Genesis.
Genesis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigorev but Grigorev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Genesis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorev to score with a decent uppercut.
Genesis shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Genesis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grigorev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grigorev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genesis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorev was well out of range. Poor timing from Genesis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genesis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorev pinned against the cage. Grigorev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Genesis has his takedown stuffed
and Grigorev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Grigorev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Genesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genesis closes the distance but Grigorev moves to the side
and Grigorev counters with a two punch combo.
Genesis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorev counters with a nice body shot.
Genesis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorev swivels and escapes.
Genesis misses with a takedown
and Grigorev counters with an outside leg kick.
Nicolai Grigorev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sega Genesis.
Genesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigorev scores with a leg kick.
Genesis tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorev lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis darts in trying to clinch
and Grigorev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grigorev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorev throws a series of punches but Genesis moves out of range.
Grigorev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grigorev duly obliges.
Genesis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorev as he avoids it easily.
Genesis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grigorev lands a two punch combo.
Genesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Genesis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Genesis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grigorev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Genesis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Genesis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grigorev gets caught flat footed, as Genesis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Genesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grigorev's guard.
Grigorev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Genesis manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genesis is breathing heavily.
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!

Grigorev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grigorev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grigorev tries to bum rush Genesis with a series of wild strikes but Genesis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorev as Genesis shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolai Grigorev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genesis tries for a takedown but Grigorev circles away easily
and Grigorev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Genesis slips a jab and a cross from Grigorev.
Grigorev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigorev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Genesis slips a jab and a cross from Grigorev.
Grigorev slaps away a takedown attempt from Genesis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Genesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Grigorev counters with a three punch combo that has Genesis backing up. Genesis nods at Grigorev to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigorev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Genesis's hands.
Genesis lands a really nice looking cross but Grigorev seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Genesis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorev.
Genesis looks to clinch
and Grigorev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genesis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorev misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Grigorev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Genesis shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorev sprawls well. He's pushed Genesis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genesis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Genesis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicolai Grigorev is winning the standup battle so far.
Genesis fails with an attempt to clinch.

Genesis dives in and scores a takedown into Grigorev's guard.

Grigorev has his feet on Genesis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Genesis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Genesis has his takedown stuffed
and Grigorev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Genesis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nicolai Grigorev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sega Genesis.
A good leg kick by Grigorev.
Genesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Genesis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigorev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Genesis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorev throws a right and a left that Genesis avoids nicely.
Grigorev scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigorev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grigorev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grigorev scores with a three punch combo!
Grigorev scores with a leg kick.
Genesis moves forwards but Grigorev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Genesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grigorev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorev throws a right hand that Genesis ducks under and follows up with a left that Genesis also avoids with ease.
Grigorev looks to land a combination. Genesis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis shoots in but no luck this time.
Grigorev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Genesis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorev counters with a two punch combo.
Grigorev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Grigorev tries to bum rush Genesis with a series of wild strikes but Genesis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Genesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grigorev counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Genesis needs to keep his hands up - Grigorev had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Grigorev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Genesis eats them both and turns towards Grigorev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Genesis tries to clinch up.

Genesis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Genesis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigorev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grigorev gets full guard.
Grigorev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Genesis!
Nicolai Grigorev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genesis wants to control but Grigorev is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Grigorev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigorev, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolai Grigorev!
An out of breath Nicolai Grigorev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.