PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 1069 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Razmik Grigorian (ranked 168 p4p, 174 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boudreaux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Boudreaux
vs
Grigorian

180 cm
29
195
6 - 6 - 0

187 cm
24
193
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Grigorian.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Razmik Grigorian has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian with a hook.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudreaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.

Boudreaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boudreaux is in Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grigorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreaux is one step ahead there.
Grigorian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorian is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudreaux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grigorian is looking to escape.

Boudreaux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Boudreaux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Boudreaux is looking for a kimura here.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudreaux stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boudreaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigorian sees it coming and defends easily.

Boudreaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigorian has managed to free his arm - good work.

Boudreaux seems to be working for a kimura but Grigorian defends the submission attempt.

Boudreaux is trying to work for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well.
Grigorian tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boudreaux manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grigorian is looking to get to half guard.
Grigorian wants to hold on but Boudreaux pushes him away.
Grigorian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boudreaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Grigorian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boudreaux.

Boudreaux has control of Grigorian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grigorian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux looking to control but Grigorian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Boudreaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razmik Grigorian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Boudreaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.

Boudreaux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boudreaux is standing up over Grigorian. Grigorian looks to escape but Boudreaux dives into side control.

Grigorian is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boudreaux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Boudreaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boudreaux tries for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well.
Grigorian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boudreaux off and has taken his back!
Boudreaux is trying to stand back up.

Boudreaux is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Grigorian off. It looks like it's working - Grigorian slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Boudreaux displaying calm under pressure there.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Boudreaux shoots in.
Grigorian lands with a nice body punch.
Boudreaux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Boudreaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux shoots in but Grigorian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boudreaux shoots in but no luck this time.
Boudreaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boudreaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boudreaux shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux throws a big counter combination but Grigorian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudreaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boudreaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Boudreaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian swings for the body but Boudreaux moves out of range.
As Grigorian looks to move away, Boudreaux throws a big counter combo but Grigorian just gets out of the way.
Grigorian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a series of strikes that have Boudreaux backpedaling.
Boudreaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boudreauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Boudreaux jumps back.
Boudreaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boudreaux somewhat.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boudreaux has managed to clinch.
Grigorian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boudreaux up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grigorian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boudreaux looking for a takedown.
Grigorian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grigorian taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razmik Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razmik Grigorian's cut.
That's time! Boudreaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boudreaux fails to land the takedown.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux misses with a double jab
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian lands a lovely overhand right.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudreaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigorian is looking to chop away at Boudreaux's legs.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian digs a good body shot into Boudreaux's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigorian, as that shot connected.
Boudreaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Boudreaux feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudreaux at a distance.
Boudreaux 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian thuds his right hand into Boudreaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boudreaux has his takedown stuffed
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Boudreaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Boudreaux instigates a clinch.
Boudreaux tries to score a body lock takedown but Grigorian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian trying to stall but Boudreaux improves his position.
Boudreaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grigorian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boudreaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Boudreaux has Grigorian pressed against the cage, preventing Grigorian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grigorian stops a takedown attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boudreaux is keeping busy.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Grigorian is stalling here.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boudreaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boudreaux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boudreaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Boudreaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Grigorian just leaning against Boudreaux, taking a breather.
Grigorian has had enough of the clinch but Boudreaux keeps him there for the moment.
Grigorian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boudreaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian stops a takedown attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian is stalling here.
Grigorian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grigorian working hard to break the clinch.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux misses with some punches.
Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Boudreaux won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudreaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigorian is keeping busy.
Boudreaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian has Boudreaux pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudreaux.

Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Grigorian.
Boudreaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boudreaux momentarily.
Boudreaux avoids the body shot from Grigorian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razmik Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grigorian 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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