PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston has chosen Loituma - as his entrance music. Nero Boston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grigoriev
vs
Boston

185 cm
19
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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No Shit Nutrition

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Grigoriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Boston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoriev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoriev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigoriev connects with a nice looking jab.
Boston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigoriev pinned against the cage. Grigoriev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grigoriev lands a slapping body shot.
Grigoriev lands a with a good body shot.

Boston tries to keep at a distance but Grigoriev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boston wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigoriev.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigoriev.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Boston looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigoriev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev lands a left hand.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boston.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grigoriev as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boston backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigoriev lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigoriev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grigoriev lands a body shot.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Grigoriev lands with an uppercut that bounces Boston off the ropes and back into rage.
Good shot there by Grigoriev.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev.
Nice uppercut there from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws a shot to the body.
Grigoriev is looking to wear down Boston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grigoriev lands with a shot to the body.
Boston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigoriev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigoriev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigoriev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grigoriev forces Boston back against the ropes and clinches.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grigoriev.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolay Grigoriev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Grigoriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigoriev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grigoriev lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev works on Boston's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev lands with a light punch inside.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Grigoriev lands with a right to the head.
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boston is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grigoriev presses Boston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigoriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grigoriev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev scores with a hook to the body.
Grigoriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigoriev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoriev.
A body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Boston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grigoriev walks away with a smile on his face. Boston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigoriev connects with a body shot.
Grigoriev misses with a two punch combination.
Grigoriev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boston has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Grigoriev 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!

Grigoriev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigoriev digs a good hook to Boston's body.
Boston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grigoriev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Grigoriev rushes Boston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigoriev lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigoriev.
Boston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigoriev is working Boston over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev pushes Boston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigoriev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Grigoriev lands a right hand.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a nice uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grigoriev stops a takedown attempt from Boston.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev digs a right hand underneath Boston's ribcage. Boston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grigoriev is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigoriev cracks Boston with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Nikolay Grigoriev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grigoriev on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Boston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grigoriev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grigoriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boston.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoriev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev - that landed with a thud.
Grigoriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev pushes Boston back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Grigoriev digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Grigoriev.
Nero Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Grigoriev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grigoriev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Grigoriev!