PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dos Santos (ranked 3306 p4p, 2149 weight class) and Razmik Grigorian (ranked 473 p4p, 312 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with 2Pac - All Eyez On Me blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dos Santos
vs
Grigorian

181 cm
25
190
8 - 8 - 0

187 cm
22
193
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian counters with a thumping low kick.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.

Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Grigorian - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorian as he avoids it easily.
Grigorian lands a jab to the nose.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grigorian connects with the punch.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian lands an overhand right.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grigorian wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.

Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grigorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Jorge Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Grigorian cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Grigorian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dos Santos.
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!
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot.
Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razmik Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Grigorian digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Dos Santos shoots in.
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
Grigorian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian jabs Dos Santos right on the nose. Dos Santos blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Grigorian.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws out a powerful jab.
Grigorian cracks Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grigorian jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.

Dos Santos is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grigorian rushes Dos Santos with punches - Dos Santos moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dos Santos goes down! Grigorian follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian!