PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misak Grigorian (ranked 845 p4p, 1520 weight class) and CJ Robinson (ranked 113 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grigorian
vs
Robinson

193 cm
26
216
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
36
211
24 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misak Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grigorian with a body shot.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian jabs Robinson right on the nose. Robinson blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grigorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigorian, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Misak Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.
Misak Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Robinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
Grigorian punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robinson misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
As Robinson looks to move away, Grigorian throws a big counter combo but Robinson just gets out of the way.
Grigorian misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grigorian rather than just go for the knockout.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.

Robinson lands a big right hand that sends Grigorian crashing to the mat! Robinson stays standing though and waves Grigorian back to his feet!

Grigorian is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Grigorian - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson!