Flair 50 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Powerhous (ranked 23485 p4p, 23501 weight class) and Macho Camacho (ranked 182 p4p, 215 weight class). Powerhous is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Powerhous
vs
Camacho

225 cm
30
300
13 - 12 - 1

190 cm
30
210
11 - 15 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Powerhous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powerhous is breathing heavily.
Camacho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camacho darts in looking for a takedown but Powerhous gets double underhooks and turns Camacho into the cage.

Powerhous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powerhous stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powerhous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho gets through Powerhous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powerhous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camacho lands an uppercut.
Powerhous is pressed up against the cage. Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powerhous down to the mat. Powerhous avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Powerhous avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Powerhous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Camacho pushes Powerhous up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho digs a right hand into Powerhous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powerhous's gas tank.
Powerhous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powerhous prevents it.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camacho is working Powerhous over against the cage.
A short right from Camacho.
Camacho tries to land a knee to the head but Powerhous blocks with his arms.
Camacho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camacho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Camacho is trying to drag Powerhous to the mat but Powerhous just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Powerhous backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Powerhous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camacho lands an elbow just above Powerhous 's eye.

It looks like Boxing Powerhous has been cut.
Camacho wants a takedown.
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Camacho gets through Powerhous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Powerhous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Powerhous takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Camacho.
Camacho lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powerhous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camacho is pushing Powerhous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.

Powerhous is rocked!
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh Powerhous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho crunches a lovely knee into Powerhous's ribcage.
Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powerhous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Camacho.
Camacho wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powerhous up against the cage.
Powerhous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho has Powerhous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powerhous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powerhous.
Camacho throws a big uppercut that drops Powerhous! More strikes from Camacho and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Powerhous lies dazed against the cage as Camacho celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Camacho!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 23281 p4p, 10929 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 195 p4p, 217 weight class). Sankari has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Sankari

182 cm
28
217
11 - 15 - 0

195 cm
55
260
14 - 31 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gunn counters with a left and a right that hurts Sankari! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Gunn jumps into full mount!
Sankari looks winded!
Gunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunn continues to stall.

Gunn working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sankari looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gunn! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Gunn!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 5007 p4p, 23926 weight class) and William Tate (ranked 512 p4p, 549 weight class). Patrick Chaelsson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Chaelsson
vs
Tate

185 cm
41
270
46 - 21 - 2

180 cm
21
210
5 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Tate!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tate does no damage.
Tate works over Chaelsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tate misses with an uppercut

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

Chaelsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tate misses with a looping right.
Tate moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tate won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Tate get back to his feet.
Tate misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tate tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Tate to his feet.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tate is looking to get back to is feet but Chaelsson passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tate to his feet.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tate!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Tate. Tate looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Tate to his feet.
Tate falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson is standing up over Tate. Tate looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Tate throws a left and a right that both miss

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tate is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.

Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tate swings widly with a right hand

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tate's guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Tate. Tate looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tate is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Tate tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away

Chaelsson stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tate throws an off balance right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.

Tate tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tate to his feet.
Tate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Tate. Tate looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tate to his feet.
Tate throws a left and a right that both miss

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.

Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Tate misses with a double jab

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tate fights it but they end up in guard.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.

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

Tate trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Chaelsson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tate tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Tate didn't expect that.
Tate is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Tate to join him on the feet.
Tate swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tate tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chaelsson manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chaelsson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a combination that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Tate is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tate scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chaelsson manages to mount him!
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate is trying to reverse the position but instead Chaelsson has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tate throws a sloppy body shot

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Tate didn't expect that.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.

Chaelsson passes into side control, despite Tate's attempt to control the position.
Tate tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Tate didn't expect that.
Chaelsson is standing up over Tate. Tate looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tate wants to control but Chaelsson postures up.

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tate falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Tate throws a right hand that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tate is trying to control Chaelsson's posture but Chaelsson avoids it.
Tate tries to bench press Chaelsson off him but Chaelsson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate keeps trying to improve his position.

Chaelsson stands up.
Tate falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tate tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tate looks to clinch

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tate wants to stand back up but Chaelsson manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chaelsson stands up.
Tate misses with a hook

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tate fights it but they end up in guard.
Tate is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Tate throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Tate is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chaelsson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chaelsson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tate has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Long Lang (ranked 23853 p4p, 23583 weight class) and Morrison Dickson (ranked 579 p4p, 581 weight class). Dickson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Morrison Dickson 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!

Lang
vs
Dickson

183 cm
21
225
5 - 16 - 0

225 cm
23
283
8 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at Lang to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickson misses with a hook to the body

and Lang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang controlling the position easily from mount.
Lang dominating with strikes here.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Dickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lang stands up from mount. Strange move.

Dickson tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lang jumps into guard, dragging Dickson to the mat.
Dickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lang is on top in guard.

Lang gets to his feet. Dickson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lang pushes Dickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dickson tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.

Lang pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang pulls Dickson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dickson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dickson manages to get his head free but now Lang has transitioned to an armbar! Dickson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Long Lang!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Grigoryan (ranked 2262 p4p, 195 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 292 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Grigoryan
vs
Martinez

188 cm
45
209
24 - 4 - 3

188 cm
27
200
22 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Grigoryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grigoryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Grigoryan's guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigoryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigoryan is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position.
Grigoryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Grigoryan continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but Grigoryan is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigoryan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martinez working the strikes but Grigoryan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grigoryan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martinez.
Grigoryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Grigoryan has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Grigoryan is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grigoryan is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.
Grigoryan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grigoryan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grigoryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Grigoryan's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Grigoryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Grigoryan is looking to land body kicks.
Martinez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Grigoryan.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigoryan misses with a looping left.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigoryan throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Grigoryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
Martinez lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martinez feints and as Grigoryan raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Grigoryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez is in close to Grigoryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Martinez won't allow Grigoryan to sweep him here.
Grigoryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigoryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigoryan pulls Martinez in to control the position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grigoryan doesn't seem phased though.
Grigoryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grigoryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez jabs Grigoryan right on the nose. Grigoryan blinks but takes it well.
Grigoryan throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.

Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grigoryan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez throws a strike but Grigoryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Martinez postures up.
Grigoryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grigoryan is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grigoryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Grigoryan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grigoryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Grigoryan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Javier Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Grigoryan blocks nicely.
Martinez distracts Grigoryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grigoryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Grigoryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigoryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grigoryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grigoryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Grigoryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Grigoryan!

Grigoryan tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan prevents Martinez from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grigoryan stands up and waves to Martinez to follow him.
Grigoryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigoryan.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Grigoryan tries to counter with a takedown but Martinez is quick to defend against it.
Martinez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grigoryan pushes Martinez away with a front kick.

Martinez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grigoryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez lands an elbow.
Grigoryan manages to get back to half guard.
Grigoryan is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Grigoryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Grigoryan's temple.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigoryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grigoryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Grigoryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control from Grigoryan's half guard. Grigoryan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martinez is working Grigoryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grigoryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigoryan.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Grigoryan throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Grigoryan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to bum rush Grigoryan with a series of wild strikes but Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigoryan digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
A jab from Grigoryan finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Grigoryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez cracks Grigoryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grigoryan scores with a hook.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Grigoryan.
Martinez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Grigoryan misses with a double jab.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigoryan looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Grigoryan is looking to land body kicks.
Martinez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Grigoryan.
I think Martinez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez! Javier Martinez retains his light heavyweight title!
Javier Martinez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.