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Event:
GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Grigorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Grigorian looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigorian, not yet. Grigorian has a closed guard, preventing Sadaval from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Sadaval gets the takedown into side control. Grigorian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Sadaval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. It looks like Sadaval is going to stand back up.
#T2# Grigorian tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg. Sadaval wants to stand up but Grigorian has a hold of him and won't allow it. Grigorian tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg. Sadaval tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grigorian. #T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Grigorian scores with a jab.#TD2# Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard. Sadaval wanted to stand there but Grigorian had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Grigorian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2# Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grigorian to the mat! Grigorian manages to get full guard. Grigorian is trying to keep Sadaval in close.
Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Grigorian is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Grigorian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Grigorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Grigorian lands the left hand.#TD2# Sadaval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grigorian napping and manages to drive through into side control! In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian has his arm trapped. #T2# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Grigorian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Sadaval tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing. Grigorian appears to be looking for a big counter. Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval. Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes. Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.#T4# Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grigorian stuffs the takedown. Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt. #TD2# Sadaval closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grigorian quickly recovers to half guard. Grigorian trying to hold on to Sadaval's head to control him but Sadaval postures up.
Grigorian moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sadaval wanted to stand there but Grigorian had control of the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Sadaval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sadaval tries to stand but Grigorian controls the position and pulls Sadaval into his guard. Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far. Sadaval tries to stand but Grigorian is controlling from the bottom. Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Sadaval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sadaval with a poor takedown and Sadaval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut. Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Grigorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2# Sadaval prevents Grigorian from getting back to his feet. Sadaval wants to get up but he can't break Grigorian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Grigorian stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sadaval keeping full guard, as Grigorian tries to pass. Grigorian postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it. Sadaval is looking to stand up but Grigorian isn't so interested in that idea. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grigorian's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Grigorian stops Sadaval from standing up. #SU# Grigorian stands and steps away. Sadaval gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Sadaval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grigorian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Sadaval wants to stand but Grigorian has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Grigorian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grigorian sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigorian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! A very excited looking Razmik Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Gonza jabs at Grigorian's body. Gonza scores with a shot to the body.
Gonza lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gonza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gonza lands the left hand. Grigorian swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza misses with a straight right. Gonza getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Grigorian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonza throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut. Gonza throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gonza swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gonza misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Gonza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gonza throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza. Grigorian is looking to counter punch. Gonza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice jab. Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonza moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Gonza manages to avoid it. Gonza scores with a body shot.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab. Gonza throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grigorian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gonza throws a head kick that misses and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot. Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Gonza. Gonza throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Gonza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonza is looking to slow Grigorian down with leg kicks. Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. Gonza swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Gonza misses with a looping left. Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away. Grigorian takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gonza loses concentration momentarily and Grigorian pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gonza crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Grigorian finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmik Grigorian! A relieved looking Razmik Grigorian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Cao throws a head kick that misses and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Cao looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range. Cao scores with a nice right hand.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Cao . Cao misses with a straight left. Cao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from Cao misses the target. Grigorian is looking to counter punch. Cao throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cao tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it. Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grigorian throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target. Cao throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Cao misses. Cao misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Cao stuns Grigorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cao misses with a looping right. Cao misses with an uppercut. Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fighters circling - Cao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cao tries to land a leg kick but Grigorian saw it coming and moves away.
Cao swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Grigorian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Cao misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigorian throws a body punch but Cao moves out of range. #T2# Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cao with a nice calf kick. Grigorian misses with a hook. Cao ducked under it nicely. A nice side step and Cao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Cao is predictable there and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cao 's knee momentarily. Grigorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Cao . Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grigorian avoids the body shot from Cao .
Cao throws a right hand that misses
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand. A decent looking body kick lands there for Cao .#T3# Grigorian misses with an uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Cao 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Won Chuen Cao has been cut. Cao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grigorian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely. Cao throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it. Cao misses with the combination.
Cao throws a leg kick but Grigorian sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Cao moved out of range nicely. Grigorian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A combination from Grigorian does no damage. #T4# Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Cao moved out of range. Cao throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cao 's knee momentarily. Cao misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target. Grigorian tries a low kick but Cao avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cao .
Cao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cao misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Cao throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cao misses with a straight left. Cao looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Won Chuen Cao will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Won Chuen Cao 's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Cao 's head. Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cao slips the punch. Cao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cao there as he acknowledges the shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Cao . Won Chuen Cao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cao .
Cao moves out of range as Grigorian strikes. Grigorian scores with a jab. Cao throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Cao is rocked! Grigorian misses with a body kick. Cao lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cao misses with a straight left. Cao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.#T1# Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Cao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cao pushes Grigorian away with a front kick. Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cao throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cao . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cao just manages to avoid it. A jab from Cao misses. Cao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Grigorian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Cao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target. Won Chuen Cao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Good work by Grigorian as he checks the leg kick. Cao with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A swing and a miss from Cao . Cao throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Cao jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance. A big right from Cao misses. Grigorian slips under a jab from Cao .#T3# Cao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks. Cao jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance. Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Some wild striking there from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook
and Cao counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A lazy body kick from Cao and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Grigorian slips a straight right by Cao . Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Cao takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses. Cao misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Cao manages to avoid it. Cao ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. Cao throws a leg kick and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target. Cao checks the leg kick. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target. Cao slips under a jab from Grigorian. Grigorian throws the kick towards the body but Cao avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Chuen Cao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Won Chuen Cao 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Cao looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range. Cao misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian slips under a jab. Grigorian staying out of range there. Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grigorian slips under a jab. Cao slips a straight right by Grigorian. Cao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian. Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Cao uses good head movement to avoid it. Cao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cao works Grigorian's body with a nice hook.#T1# Cao just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cao backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cao throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian. An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target. Cao misses with a kick to the body enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab. Cao connects with a body shot. A jab from Grigorian misses. Cao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily. Grigorian throws out a powerful jab. Cao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut. Cao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cao is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him? Cao throws a nice outside leg kick. Cao seems to have recovered his senses. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet. Cao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick by Grigorian misses and Cao counters with a low kick, right behind Grigorian 's knee. Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes. A left lands for Cao . Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Cao . Cao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cao throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it. Grigorian half committed to a counter leg kick. Cao connects with a body shot.#T3# Cao misses with a hook. Cao throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grigorian circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cao to the canvas! Cao doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Grigorian keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian! Our winner, Razmik Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively. Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Grigorian's belly button to the back. Shamrock throws a big shot that misses. Shamrock moves forwards but Grigorian connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut. Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock. Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab. A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot. Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shamrock misses with a looping left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grigorian doesn't seem phased though. Stan Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shamrock with a nice cross. Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.#T1# Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand. Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grigorian eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Shamrock lands a head shot.#ROC#Grigorian is rocked! Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him? Grigorian moves away from the strike by Shamrock. Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigorian walks straight into a right hand from Shamrock - that's dropped him! Shamrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Grigorian from any more punishment! Grigorian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stan Shamrock! Our winner, Stan Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranio connects with a single shot there. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range. Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Grigorian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away. Grigorian blocks a jab. Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio. Grigorian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranio. Grigorian scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Cranio's defenses. Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian. Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here. A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Grigorian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cranio counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian throws out a powerful jab. Nice defenses there by Cranio. Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice jab there from Cranio. Grigorian slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cranio misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Grigorian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cranio throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian. A big left from Cranio misses. Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Cranio avoided it. Cranio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Cranio moved out of range. Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The fighters circle momentarily. Grigorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# 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! Cranio misses with a hook. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grigorian!
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio. Cranio staying out of range there. Cranio works Grigorian's body with a nice hook. Grigorian moves away from the strike by Cranio. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grigorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Cranio's head but Cranio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Cranio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cranio tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigorian digs a good body shot into Cranio's ribs. Cranio misses with a left hand and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian swings for the body but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio lands a head shot.#T3# Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Cranio misses. Grigorian misses the body punch and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigorian looks to land a combination but Cranio avoids it well. Grigorian lands with a good body shot. Cranio stalks Grigorian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grigorian's face. Grigorian staggers backwards, shaken. Cranio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grigorian's head backwards. Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cranio's shoulder, as Cranio tries to avoid the shot. Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cranio misses the target. Cranio ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian. #T4# Cranio misses with a straight right. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Cranio misses with a looping right. Grigorian throws the left hand but Cranio avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet. Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian. Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Grigorian slips under a jab from Cranio.#KD2# Cranio bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Grigorian! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Grigorian is rocked! Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Cranio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Oh Grigorian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Grigorian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cranio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cranio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2# Cranio decides to stand up. Grigorian slips a jab from Cranio. Grigorian seems to have got his legs back now. Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Grigorian leaves his chin hanging out and Cranio seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Grigorian crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quebra Cranio! An out of breath Quebra Cranio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Dunes sizes up Grigorian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dunes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight. Dunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dunes misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Dunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it. Dunes throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range. Grigorian defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand. Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dunes throws a low kick, looking for Grigorian's leg but Grigorian calmly moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian throws a hook but Dunes blocks it. Dunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian staying out of range there. Dunes misses with a leg kick. Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target. Dunes throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Dunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dunes with a nice calf kick. Jab, jab by Dunes - just one landing. Grigorian defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand. Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Dunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands. Dunes connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off. Dunes slips under a jab from Grigorian. Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grigorian slips a jab from Dunes. Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dunes throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Dunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Dunes. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Grigorian. It looked like Dunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Grigorian blocks a leg kick. Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A quick step to the side and Dunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss! Dunes misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dunes slips a straight right by Grigorian. Dunes avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Dunes stuns Grigorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dunes lands a body shot.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grigorian on the side of the head. Dunes thuds a left hand into Grigorian's body. Dunes swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
A nice side step and Grigorian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Grigorian's belly button to the back. Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunes rather than just go for the knockout.#T3# Dunes looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses. Dunes looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range. Dunes misses the jab. Dunes wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs. Dunes avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes. Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely. Grigorian tries to move into range but Dunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigorian. Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes. Grigorian cracks Dunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian wants to slow Dunes down by chopping away at his legs. Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grigorian staying out of range there. Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Dunes's defenses. 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! A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
#T4# Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Dunes. Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dunes moves out of range of the strikes. Grigorian misses with a low kick as Dunes jumps back. Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there. Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunes, as that shot connected.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Grigorian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes. Grigorian throws a big shot that misses. Dunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dunes lands a lovely overhand right. Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A combination from Grigorian does no damage. Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes. Dunes misses the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses. Grigorian slips under a jab. Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that round. That's time! Dunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes. Dunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Grigorian blocks a jab. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes cracks Grigorian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far. Dunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Dunes sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grigorian's sensitive parts. Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around? Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. Dunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes. Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian. Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Dunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand. Dunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dunes throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.#T1# Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Dunes misses with a left hand enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab. Grigorian avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand. A nice side step and Grigorian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dunes misses with a double jab
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body. Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. Good work by Grigorian as he checks the leg kick. Dunes throws a leg kick that misses. Dunes slips under a jab from Grigorian. Dunes misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Dunes catches Grigorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Grigorian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A left lands for Dunes. Dunes slips a straight right by Grigorian. Grigorian slips a straight right by Dunes. A swing and a miss from Dunes.#T2# Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigorian scores with the left hand. Dunes knows he should have avoided that one. Dunes cracks Grigorian with a right hand to the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes. Grigorian jabs at Dunes's body. Dunes throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian. Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dunes connects with a solid leg kick. Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely. Grigorian tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it. Dunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Dunes scores with a nice right hand.
#T3# Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian. Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Dunes thuds a left hand into Grigorian's body. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grigorian misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Dunes steps away. Nice defenses there by Dunes. Dunes misses with a low kick. Grigorian jabs at Dunes's body. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dunes misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Dunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheers as Grigorian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunes doesn't seem phased though. Dunes digs a good hook to Grigorian's body.
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes. Some wild striking there from Grigorian.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well. Dunes throws a leg kick but Grigorian checks it. Dunes walks into a left hand. Grigorian throws a right and a left that Dunes avoids nicely. Dunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dunes misses with a straight right. An inside leg kick lands from Dunes. A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grigorian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dunes has got the better of the exchanges. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunes takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses. Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dunes feints and then cracks Grigorian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grigorian down. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses. Dunes is looking to counter punch. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away. Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian. A big right from Grigorian misses. Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Dunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Dunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunes slips a straight right by Grigorian. Dunes misses with a hook. Grigorian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Grigorian swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.#T1# Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes. Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Dunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. Dunes misses the shot to the body. Grigorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grigorian tries to move into range but Dunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Dunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dunes slips a jab from Grigorian. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range. Grigorian swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
Grigorian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dunes with a nice cross. Dunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grigorians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dunes with the inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grigorian avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Dunes throws a leg kick but Grigorian checks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian lands with an overhand left. Dunes thumps Grigorian with a low kick. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target. Dunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes. Dunes scores with a jab to the body. Grigorian works the jab nicely. Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dunes misses. Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away. Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes. It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dunes misses the jab. Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Razmik Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grigorian lands a nice hook to Dunes's body. Dunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dunes staying out of range there. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunes at a distance.
Grigorian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigorian throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range. Dunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. It looked like Dunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian. The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Dunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Grigorian connects with a right hand. Dunes shakes it off. Dunes throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Dunes connects with a solid leg kick. Dunes checks a leg kick. Grigorian staying out of range there. Grigorian lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand. A punch lands to the side of Grigorian 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Dunes connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off. Dunes throws a big shot that misses. Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. Dunes slips a straight right by Grigorian. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian throws a hook but Dunes blocks it. Dunes misses with a straight right. Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunes cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dunes 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes! After winning the bout, Slugger Dunes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Gulf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian. Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulf doesn't seem bothered though. Grigorian with a nice cross. Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian misses with a looping left. It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some wild striking there from Gulf.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gulf is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Gulf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet. Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian lands with a right hand. Grigorian lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand. A left lands for Grigorian. Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grigorian connects with a body shot. Gulf swinging wildly here.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Gulf.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.#T2# Gulf avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range. Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A right-left combo lands from Grigorian. Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gulf lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Razmik Grigorian has been cut. Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a right hand and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf walks into a left hand. Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Gulf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice body punch from Grigorian. Grigorian punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian throws a big shot that misses. Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it. Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gulf misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.#T4# A jab from Gulf misses. Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Gulf has Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian can't break the clinch.
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely. Grigorian throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range. Gulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gulf there as he acknowledges the shot. 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 Razmik Grigorian's cut. That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away. A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# Gulf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gulf lands with a left to the head. Gulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Grigorian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gulf tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Gulf back against the cage. Gulf working aggressively here.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Gulf is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gulf rather than just go for the knockout. Grigorian throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Gulf misses its target. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away. Gulf takes one on the button. Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab. #T1# Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big left from Grigorian misses. Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Gulf is out of range. Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut. Gulf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.#CL# Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Gulf. Gulf maintains the clinch. Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf. #T2# Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gulf misses with a body punch.
Grigorian tries to circle away but Gulf has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian. Grigorian prevents a body shot from Gulf. Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Gulf. #BC2# Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gulf checks a leg kick. Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian throws a hook but Gulf blocks it. Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it. Grigorian throws a solid leg kick but Gulf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Gulf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gulf slips a straight right by Grigorian.#CL# Gulf takes the fight into the clinch. Gulf lands with a right to the head. Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf with a jab. Grigorian misses the body punch and Gulf counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian moves out of range as Gulf strikes. Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian misses with a low kick.#T4# Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab. Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Gulf seems unphased.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Gulf is looking for a counter combo. Grigorian avoids the body shot from Gulf.
Gulf slips a jab from Grigorian. Gulf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands.#ROC#Grigorian is rocked!#CL# Gulf moves into range and clinches up with Grigorian.#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a crisp right that sends Grigorian to the canvas! Gulf follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf! After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCockiner with a body shot. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian cracks McCockiner with a right hand to the side of the head. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner lands a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick. Grigorian lands with a nice body punch. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a good, hard body kick but Grigorian shrugs it off. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot lands for McCockiner. Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner counters with a lovely shot to the body. McCockiner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Some wild striking there from McCockiner.
McCockiner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grigorian takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian cracks McCockiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian. McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
McCockiner is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# Nice uppercut there from Grigorian. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCockiner slips under a jab from Grigorian. McCockiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to McCockiner's body. McCockiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McCockiner motions for Grigorian to come forward. McCockiner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. A counter left hand to the body from McCockiner misses its target. Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCockiner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. Grigorian throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# McCockiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grigorian. Grigorian circles away out of range and recomposes himself. McCockiner lands with an overhand left. McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCockiner connects with a solid leg kick. Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from McCockiner. Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from McCockiner. It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grigorian scores with a body shot.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick from McCockiner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner walks into a left hand. #T4# Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCockiner. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McCockiner there. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Grigorian with a nice cross. Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss! Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCockiner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner lands with a cross. McCockiner is looking to slow Grigorian down with leg kicks. Grigorian throws a leg kick and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. McCockiner throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side. Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Nice body punch from McCockiner. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. A big right from Grigorian misses. Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McCockiner misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it. Grigorian misses with a body punch
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# McCockiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Grigorian throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grigorian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the body and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian. McCockiner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Donk. Grigorian catches McCockiner right on the button with a cross. McCockiner wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs. Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grigorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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! McCockiner's corner calls for a 1-2. McCockiner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grigorian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice body shot. McCockiner throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and McCockiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it. McCockiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily. Grigorian clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Grigorian lands the left hand. McCockiner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCockiner blocks a low kick nicely.#T3# Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner throws a quick counter head kick but Grigorian was just out of range. A low kick from Grigorian misses and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking. Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian. Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCockiner at a distance.
McCockiner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McCockiner throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCockiner manages to avoid it. McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McCockiner throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good leg kick by Grigorian. A good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Grigorian takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head. Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCockiner misses with a straight left. Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian slips a jab from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand. Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range. McCockiner lands with a kick to the temple. Grigorian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from Grigorian. McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage! McCockiner throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
McCockiner catches Grigorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grigorian misses the jab. Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from McCockiner.
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner staying out of range there. Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCockiner in his tracks. #T1# McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner misses with a leg kick and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage! Grigorian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grigorian misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. A quick step to the side and McCockiner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it. McCockiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy. Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCockiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grigorian misses with a looping right. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
#T3# Grigorian looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. McCockiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McCockiner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from McCockiner. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCockiner thinking. Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian connects with a body shot. McCockiner misses with a hook.#T4# Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Grigorian digs a good hook to McCockiner's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian lands a nice hook to McCockiner's body. McCockiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grigorian blocks a leg kick. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
McCockiner misses with a looping left. McCockiner tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice jab there from Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grigorian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Razmik Grigorian! During a confident post fight interview, Razmik Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Hooper moves into the clinch. Hooper avoiding damage.
Hooper being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense. Grigorian stuffs the takedown. Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hooper is looking to chop away at Grigorian's legs. Hooper clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Grigorian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian works the jab nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Hooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Grigorian lands the left hand. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range. Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Hooper tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range. Hooper misses with a head kick.
Hooper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hooper misses with a body kick. Grigorian stalks Hooper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hooper's face. Hooper staggers backwards, shaken. Hooper throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Hooper tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it. Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grigorian feints a jab promting Hooper to slip. Grigorian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hooper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hooper connects with the punch. 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! Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A cross from Grigorian lands.#ROC2#Hooper is rocked! Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmik Grigorian! A very excited looking Razmik Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 91: Wolf vs Blazej 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Grigorian. Boudreaux throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#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.#TD# 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. #T1# 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.#SUB# 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.#SUB# Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Boudreaux.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Boudreaux is looking for a kimura here.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# 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.
#T3##SUB# Boudreaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigorian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Boudreaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigorian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Boudreaux seems to be working for a kimura but Grigorian defends the submission attempt.#SUB# 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!
#T4# 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.#SUB# Grigorian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boudreaux. #SUB# 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.#R2# 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. #TD# 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.
#REVB# Grigorian is trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Boudreaux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# 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. #T1##SUB# 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. #ES# 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.#T2# 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.#T3# 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.#T4# 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. #CL# 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!#R3# 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.#T1# 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.#CL# 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.
#T2# 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.#T3# 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.
#T4# 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. #BC# 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. |
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WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sogrin scores with a kick to the body.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Sogrin's shoulder, as Sogrin tries to avoid the shot. Sogrin is looking for a counter combo. Sogrin misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Grigorian misses. Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Sogrin moved out of range nicely. Sogrin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian takes a swing at Sogrin's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Grigorian. Sogrin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sogrin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sogrin misses the body punch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sogrin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sogrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Sogrin lands with a kick to the temple. Grigorian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Razmik Grigorian has been cut. Sogrin throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely. Sogrin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian. Grigorian slips under a jab. Grigorian catches Sogrin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've been told by Sogrin's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian cracks Sogrin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Sogrin does a little dance to reset his feet. Sogrin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sogrin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grigorian's sensitive parts. Grigorian moves out of range as Sogrin throws a body kick.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Grigorian cracks a nice hook into Sogrin's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Sogrin throws a sloppy body shot
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Grigorian digs a good hook to Sogrin's body.
Sogrin throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it. Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice hook. A clash of legs there as Sogrin blocks the low kick. Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sogrin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A low kick lands for Grigorian.
Sogrin moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Sogrin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grigorian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice jab there from Sogrin. Grigorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin. Sogrin thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sogrin moves away. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Sogrin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigorian.#T3# A big right from Grigorian misses. Sogrin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grigorian misses with a hook
and Sogrin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sogrin throws a leg kick and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot. Sogrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sogrin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A big right from Sogrin misses. A jab from Sogrin misses. Sogrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A jab from Sogrin finds it's way through Grigorian's defenses. A jab from Grigorian misses. Sogrin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian just manages to avoid it. Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sogrin throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sogrin misses the target.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sogrin thinks about countering with a body kick. Nice body punch from Grigorian. Sogrin avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Sogrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab. Grigorian lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A jab from Grigorian misses. Sogrin throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it. Sogrin connects with the punch. Sogrin throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grigorian throws a jab when Sogrin was well out of range. Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick. A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses. Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian cracks Sogrin with an open hand slap. 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 Razmik Grigorian's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A big right from Sogrin misses. Grigorian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sogrin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sogrin throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it. Some bone on bone action there as Grigorian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sogrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian swings for the body but Sogrin moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a hook but Sogrin avoids it easily. Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Grigorian misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sogrin slips under a jab from Grigorian. Sogrin misses with a double jab
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand! A combination from Sogrin does no damage. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sogrin at a distance.
#T1# A cross from Grigorian lands. Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sogrin wants to land a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range. Grigorian thuds a left hand into Sogrin's body. Sogrin takes one on the button. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sogrin manages to avoid it. Grigorian digs a good body shot into Sogrin's ribs. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sogrin throws a big shot that misses. Sogrin throws a series of punches but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sogrin. Sogrin lands a nice shot that snaps Grigorian's head back.
Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sogrin misses with a kick to the body.
Sogrin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Grigorian lands an overhand right. 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! Sogrin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sogrin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Sogrin moves out of range as Grigorian strikes. Sogrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively. Sogrin misses with a body shot.
Grigorian staying out of range there. Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorian throws the left hand but Sogrin avoids the punch easily. Grigorian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sogrin. Grigorian lands a jab to the nose. Sogrin tried to score with a low kick but Grigorian checks it. No joy there for Sogrin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Sogrin moved out of range nicely. It looked like Sogrin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Sogrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sogrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Sogrin throws a half hearted mid kick. Sogrin throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sogrin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sogrin misses with a kick to the body and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sogrin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sogrin throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grigorian tests Sogrin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sogrin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian. A jab from Sogrin misses. Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Grigorian connects with the punch. Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This has been an exciting period of action! Sogrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively. Sogrin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grigorian throws a leg kick letting Sogrin counter with a right hand. Sogrin tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nice body punch from Grigorian. Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sogrin throws a chopping leg kick but Grigorian manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sogrin swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Sogrin fails to land with a series of punches.
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. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Sogrin with an uppercut! A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Sogrin does a little dance to reset his feet. Sogrin delivers a nice body kick. Grigorian swings for the body but Sogrin moves out of range.
Sogrin throws a body kick that misses. Sogrin throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Sogrin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grigorian throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sogrin counter with a right hand. Sogrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sogrin avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Sogrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian. A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian swings for the body but Sogrin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sogrin.#T1# Some wild striking there from Sogrin.
Sogrin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sogrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sogrin throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it. Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sogrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sogrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and Sogrin counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sogrin doesn't seem bothered though. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sogrin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Grigorian. Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Grigorian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sogrin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sogrin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sogrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sogrin 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 feints a jab promting Sogrin to slip. Grigorian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sogrin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Sogrin does a little dance to reset his feet. Sogrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sogrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sogrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sogrin throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Sogrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Sogrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sogrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Konstantin Sogrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Sogrin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian. Sogrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut. Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Sogrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sogrin throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it. Grigorian lands with a straight right. Sogrin didn't see that one coming. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sogrin tries to bum rush Grigorian with a series of wild strikes but Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grigorian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sogrin's hands. Sogrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sogrin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sogrin blocks a jab. Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sogrin walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Sogrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Sogrin thinks about countering with a body kick. Sogrin moves out of range as Grigorian strikes. Grigorian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sogrin.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sogrin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
and Sogrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sogrin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sogrin looks to land a body kick but Grigorian moved away. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sogrin moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Razmik Grigorian. Well Grigorian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! During a confident post fight interview, Razmik Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1# Grigorian scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Grigorian tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage. Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage. Cannabino pushes Grigorian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cannabino prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch. Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is trying to push Cannabino away but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage. #BC2# Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Grigorian lands with a hook. Cannabino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Grigorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Grigorian throws a jab when Cannabino was well out of range. Cannabino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grigorian lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Cannabino misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Cannabino misses the target. Cannabino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cannabino throws a big shot that misses. Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it. Grigorian scores with a nice right hand.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range. It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Grigorian staying out of range there. Cannabino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grigorian back to the cage. Cannabino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A head kick misses from Cannabino. Cannabino is looking to clinch. Cannabino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cannabino pushes Grigorian away with a front kick.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian. Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cannabino throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease. Grigorian misses with the combination.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino moves out of range as Grigorian strikes. Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
#CL# Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Grigorian checks a leg kick. Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian. Cannabino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Grigorian scores with a nice head shot. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks. Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
A combination from Cannabino does no damage. Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigorian throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cannabino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cannabino slips under a jab from Grigorian.#T4# Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Cannabino with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cannabino tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cannabino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses. Cannabino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cannabino has time to react. Cannabino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot. Cannabino connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the head.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.#CL# Grigorian tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot. Grigorian thumps Cannabino with a low kick. Cannabino throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian staying out of range there. Cannabino is looking to clinch. Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Cannabino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Cannabino looks for the body kick but Grigorian saw that one coming. Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino. Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grigorian sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL# Cannabino drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
#BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cannabino thumps Grigorian with a low kick. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. #T2# Grigorian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head. Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Cannabino moves into the clinch. Grigorian tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range. Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot. Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab lands there for Grigorian. Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cannabino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigorian. Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Grigorian wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino. Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage. Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Cannabino gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grigorian up against the cage. Grigorian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking to clinch. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grigorian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Cannabino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses. Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Grigorian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannabino is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Grigorian. Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannabino throws out the jab. #T1# Grigorian blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Cannabino misses its intended target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian. A head kick misses from Cannabino. Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grigorian lands a jab to Cannabino's midsection. Grigorian lands a jab to the nose. Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a combination. Grigorian tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cannabino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian misses with a straight left. Cannabino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cannabino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with Cannabino's head. #T2# Grigorian scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Grigorian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Grigorian digs a good body shot into Cannabino's ribs.#CL# Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cannabino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cannabino lands a shot to the body.#BC# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.#T3##CL# Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is working Grigorian over against the cage. Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino has Grigorian pressed against the cage.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cannabino stalls. Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cannabino just leaning against Grigorian, taking a breather. Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino. Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cannabino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a right hand that Grigorian ducks under and follows up with a left that Grigorian also avoids with ease. Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem. Cannabino swinging wildly here.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it. Cannabino is looking for a counter combo. Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away. Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.
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 Emporio Cannabino. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
HFC 83 - Jahouli vs McGuire
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1# 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. #CL# Dos Santos moves into the clinch. Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
#BC2# 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. #T1# 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.#T2# 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.#T3# 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.
#BC2# 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.#CUT2#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. #T4# 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!#R2# 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. #T1# 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.#T2# 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.#ROC2#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. #T3# 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! |
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Event:
BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Coryatt throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. Coryatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice uppercut lands for Coryatt. That snapped Grigorian's head back.
Coryatt works Grigorian's body with a nice hook. Coryatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigorian checks it well. Coryatt moves out of range of the strikes. Coryatt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grigorian throws a sloppy body shot
and Coryatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice jab there from Coryatt. #CL# Coryatt has closed the distance and engaged Grigorian in a clinch.
Coryatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Grigorian is rocked! 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! Coryatt lands a shoulder strike. Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Coryatt finish him? Grigorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Coryatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coryatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Coryatt manages to break the clinch.
Coryatt fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Grigorian out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chris Coryatt! Chris Coryatt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
BBFC 12
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Cannabino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannabino there as he acknowledges the shot. Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Cannabino pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch. Grigorian lands with a light punch inside. Cannabino prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch. Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage. Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannabino lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grigorian has had enough of the clinch but Cannabino keeps him there for the moment. Cannabino lands a body punch in the clinch. Grigorian wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land. Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigorian or not. #BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss! Cannabino tries to clinch up. Cannabino swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
A head kick from Cannabino lands but Grigorian takes it in his stride. Cannabino lands a head kick!
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target. #CL2# Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. Cannabino digs a right hand into Grigorian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grigorian's gas tank. Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2# Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Cannabino gets a clinch. #BC# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino slips a jab from Grigorian.#CL2# Cannabino instigates a clinch. #T3# Cannabino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling the position. #BC# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Cannabino moves into the clinch. Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian misses the jab. Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Cannabino clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4# Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino. Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
#CL2# Cannabino darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage.#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Grigorian. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian misses with a looping left. Cannabino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grigorian connects with a looping right hand.
Cannabino slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Cannabino gets a clinch. Grigorian tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Grigorian misses with a low kick. Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grigorian misses with a shot to the body and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking. Grigorian swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
#CL2# Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far. Cannabino throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely. Cannabino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannabino misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Grigorian with a nice cross. Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
#T1# Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position. Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grigorian being controlled against the cage.#BC# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grigorian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Grigorian.#T2##BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cannabinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cannabino looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range. Grigorian lands a two punch combo.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away. Cannabino slips a straight right by Grigorian. Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian lands the left hand.#T3# Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it. Cannabino walks into a left hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Cannabino manages to avoid it.#CL2# Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Grigorian is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it. Cannabino is looking for the big counter here. Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian. Grigorian throws the left hand but Cannabino avoids the punch easily. Nice body punch from Grigorian. #T4# Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Cannabino's head back.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Cannabino walks into a left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grigorian jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance. Grigorian moves out of range as Cannabino throws a body kick.
#CL2# Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A solid leg kick lands there for Cannabino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cannabino wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance. Grigorian jabs Cannabino right on the nose. Cannabino blinks but takes it well. Grigorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino. Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
#CL2# Cannabino rushes Grigorian and presses him up against the cage. Cannabino working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Cannabino. Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage. Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage. Grigorian slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino delivers a nice body kick. Grigorian swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Grigorian. A nice leg kick from Cannabino, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Cannabino clinches up with Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cannabino slips a straight right by Grigorian.#CL2# Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cannabino blocks a body shot from Grigorian. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigorian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Grigorian blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. #BC# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Cannabino pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch. Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino scores with a body shot.
Grigorian takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses. Cannabino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian. Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2# and Cannabino counters by clinching up. #BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorian with a jab.#T3# Cannabino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely. Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino. A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cannabino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot. Cannabino thows a body kick. Grigorian tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2# Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC# Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch. Cannabino now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Cannabino slips a jab from Grigorian. Cannabino is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Cannabino misses the body punch and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian throws a big shot that misses. Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian. Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Grigorian backs off Cannabino throws a huge counter combo but Grigorian manages to avoid it all. Grigorian lands with an overhand left. Grigorian defending well as Cannabino loads up on a big left hand. Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight! Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cannabino 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino! During a confident post fight interview, Emporio Cannabino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1# Broderick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Broderick misses with a hook. Grigorian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses. Broderick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Broderick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Broderick . Broderick throws a head kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Grigorian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Grigorian throws a right and a left that both miss. Broderick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands. Grigorian punishes Broderick 's body with a nice straight punch. Grigorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range. Broderick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Broderick misses with a right hand and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broderick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Broderick throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it. It looked like Grigorian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grigorian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Grigorian stuns Broderick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheers as Broderick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grigorian doesn't seem phased though. Grigorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Grigorian slips a straight right by Broderick . Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Broderick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Broderick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Broderick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Broderick .#T2# Broderick throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Broderick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broderick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range. A right-left combo lands from Grigorian. Broderick moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grigorian motions for Broderick to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Broderick .
Broderick throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice hook. Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Broderick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick connects with a jab. Grigorian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Broderick scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigorian should have avoided that one. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Broderick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Broderick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broderick misses with a hook. Broderick slips a straight right by Grigorian. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a combination
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Grigorian is rocked! Broderick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grigorian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Grigorian misses. Grigorian misses with a looping left. A leg kick checked by Broderick . Grigorian tests Broderick 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grigorian feinted there with a counter leg kick. Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Broderick 's head. Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Broderick . Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick . A shot to the body from Grigorian misses and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian lands a head shot. Grigorian is looking to wear down Broderick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broderick moves away. Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick . Broderick ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian. Broderick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slow jab from Broderick misses its intended target. Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian blocks a head kick by Broderick .
Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Broderick throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily. Broderick walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Broderick takes a shot right to the bread basket. Good exchange - Broderick coming out on top. Oh Grigorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Broderick looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch. Grigorian seems to have got his legs back now. Broderick misses with a straight left. A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body. Broderick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Broderick throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Broderick 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. Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broderick throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Grigorian is looking to counter punch. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Broderick misses with a looping right. Broderick cracks Grigorian with a good jab. Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Broderick throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Broderick fails to land with a series of punches.
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! Grigorian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Grigorian digs a good hook to Broderick 's body.
#T1# Broderick walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Grigorian feints a jab promting Broderick to slip. Grigorian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Broderick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigorian on the side of the head. Broderick misses with a wild body shot. Broderick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a lovely overhand right. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Broderick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick . Broderick looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely. Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broderick momentarily.
Broderick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far. Grigorian lands a slapping body shot.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Broderick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Broderick throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range. Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broderick sees it coming and avoids it easily. Broderick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Broderick 's shoulder, as Broderick tries to avoid the shot. Broderick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick . Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. A big left from Broderick misses. Broderick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .#T3# Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Broderick throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease. Broderick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Broderick lands a jab. Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broderick 's corner calls for a 1-2. Broderick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grigorian scores with a one two! Broderick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Broderick looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Broderick down. Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Broderick takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grigorian scores with a decent looking hook. Broderick walks into a left hand. Broderick misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
#T4# Broderick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian misses with a hook. Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab. Broderick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian works the jab nicely. Grigorian scores with a decent looking hook. Broderick misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Broderick . Broderick throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it. A big right from Grigorian misses. It seemed like Broderick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Broderick throws a big shot that misses. Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Broderick misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Broderick looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Broderick throws a head kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target. Broderick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Grigorian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Broderick . Grigorian scores with a hook. Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Broderick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand. Broderick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Broderick lands a jab. Grigorian takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses. Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broderick momentarily.
Broderick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Broderick throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grigorian misses with a shot to the body and Broderick counters with a straight right hand. Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grigorian lands with a straight right. Broderick didn't see that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grigorian lands the left hand. Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Broderick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Broderick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss! Grigorian misses with a straight left. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broderick moves away. Grigorian defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Broderick .
Broderick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Broderick throws a head kick that misses. Grigorian lands an overhand right. Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot. Broderick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Broderick .
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Grigorian misses. Broderick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Broderick misses its intended target. Grigorian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Broderick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Broderick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick . A big left from Grigorian misses. Broderick misses with a straight right. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Broderick ducks down to avoid it. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Broderick walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Broderick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Broderick throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it. Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broderick sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Broderick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target. Broderick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Grigorian scores with a jab to the body. Broderick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian lands a head shot. Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Grigorian. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target. #T4# Grigorian connects with a jab. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Broderick throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily. Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Broderick catches Grigorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Broderick scores with a punch to the head. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it. Broderick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Broderick manages to avoid it. Broderick misses with a straight right. Broderick lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A big left from Broderick misses. Broderick looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Razmik Grigorian. Well Grigorian 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 1
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1# Grigorian checks a low kick from Battaglia. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian. Battaglia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away. Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target. A big right from Grigorian misses. Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet. Battaglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grigorian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battaglia scrambles back to his feet. Grigorian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. It looked like Grigorian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Battaglia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Battaglia gets off balance looking for a body kick and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigorian throws a right and a left that Battaglia avoids nicely. Battaglia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Battaglia misses with a straight right. Battaglia throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian leaves Battaglia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.#T1# Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battaglia moves away. Battaglia throws a body shot but no joy. Jab by Battaglia. Battaglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian. Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Grigorian connects with a jab. Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grigorian with a nice calf kick. Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battaglia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes. Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Battaglia. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Battaglia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorian as he avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battaglia momentarily.
Battaglia misses with an uppercut. #T2# Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Battaglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian swings for the body but Battaglia moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian. Battaglia tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. Battaglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away. Grigorian defending well as Battaglia loads up on a big left hand. Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick. A big right from Battaglia misses. Battaglia shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Battaglia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick. Grigorian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Battaglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian. Battaglia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Battaglia swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battaglia on the side of the head. #T3# Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battaglia at a distance.
Nice body punch from Battaglia. Battaglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian. Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt. Battaglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Battaglia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battaglia somewhat. Battaglia slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Battaglia moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Battaglia missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grigorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigorian there as he acknowledges the shot. Grigorian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battaglia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battaglia. Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4# Grigorian checks a low kick from Battaglia. Battaglia misses with a takedown attempt and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Battaglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Grigorian tries to bum rush Battaglia with a series of wild strikes but Battaglia uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Battaglia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Battaglia with a lazy takedown attempt and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grigorian punishes Battaglia's body with a nice straight punch. Nice body punch from Grigorian. Grigorian stuns Battaglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grigorian digs a good body shot into Battaglia's ribs. Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A big right from Grigorian misses. Battaglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Battaglia scores with a body shot.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Battaglia walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battaglia throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Grigorian takes a swing at Battaglia's ribcage but misses. Grigorian scores with a jab to the body. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Battaglia. Battaglia throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Battaglia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Battaglia with a lazy takedown attempt and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Battaglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick. Battaglia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Grigorian checks the leg kick. Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battaglia can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian stuns Battaglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grigorian connects with a single shot there. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battaglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# A nice combination there by Grigorian.
Battaglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian takes a swing at Battaglia's ribcage but misses. Battaglia tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Battaglia moves away and avoids it. Battaglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigorian checks it well. Battaglia thows a body kick. Grigorian tries to catch it but that hurt him. A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Battaglia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grigorian has got the better of the exchanges. Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Battaglia takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses. Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battaglia manages to avoid it. Battaglia with the counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Battaglia throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it. Battaglia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battaglia doesn't seem bothered though. Battaglia missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Battaglia. Battaglia misses the jab. That kick from Grigorian tenderised Battaglia's leg. Battaglia is trying to keep his angry face on. Grigorian stuns Battaglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grigorian works the jab nicely. Grigorian lands a jab to the nose. Grigorian tests Battaglia's chin there with a solid looking shot. Battaglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battaglia manages to avoid it. Battaglia feints the counter takedown. Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Battaglia's corner calls for a 1-2. Battaglia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Battaglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Grigorian misses with a body punch
and Battaglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Battaglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a jab when Battaglia was well out of range.#T3# Battaglia thows a leg kick but Grigorian checks it and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body. Battaglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battaglia doesn't seem bothered though. Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely. Sloppy strikes from Grigorian. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Battaglia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grigorian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Grigorian is looking to regain half guard here but Battaglia keeps moving and retains side control. Grigorian dodges the ground and pound from Battaglia. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grigorian dodges the ground and pound from Battaglia. The strikes coming from Battaglia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Grigorian is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battaglia is controlling him well.#T4# Grigorian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Battaglia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Battaglia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Battaglia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Battaglia controlling the pace. Grigorian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Battaglia throwing shots but Grigorian is blocking nicely. Grigorian is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian slips under a jab. Grigorian is looking to counter punch. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Battaglia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Battaglia shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Grigorian is looking to counter punch. Battaglia throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range. Battaglia misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battaglia. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian lunges at Battaglia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battaglia's hand. Battaglia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Battaglia tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Grigorian tries to move into range but Battaglia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Battaglia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battaglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grigorian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battaglia scrambles back to his feet. Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian with a jab.#T1# Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battaglia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grigorian misses with a straight left. Battaglia ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian. Battaglia walks into a stiff left hand from Grigorian. Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Grigorian throws a one two combo.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battaglia feints the counter takedown. A big right from Battaglia misses. Battaglia looks to land a body kick but Grigorian moved away. 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! A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Battaglia's defenses. A swing and a miss from Battaglia. Grigorian avoids the body shot from Battaglia.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Grigorian swings for the body but Battaglia moves out of range.
Battaglia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grigorian defends it well.#T2# Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Battaglia throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range. Battaglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grigorian takes a swing at Battaglia's ribcage but misses. Battaglia connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off. A punch lands to the side of Battaglia 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battaglia in his tracks. Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there. Battaglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian stuns Battaglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Battaglia throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side. Grigorian scores with a jab to the body. Battaglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.#T3# Battaglia throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Battaglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. Grigorian drops his hands momentarily and Battaglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Battaglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A low kick from Battaglia is predictable there and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Battaglia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Battaglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battaglia.
Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Grigorian throws the left hand but Battaglia avoids the punch easily. Battaglia feints the counter takedown. Battaglia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grigorian misses with the combination.
Battaglia misses with a jab to the body
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco Battaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Battaglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian scores with a jab. Battaglia misses with a low kick. It looked like Grigorian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Battaglia. Grigorian with a nice calf kick. A cross from Grigorian lands. Battaglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Battaglia shoots and misses and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia. Battaglia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Battaglia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battaglia moves away. Battaglia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grigorian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Grigorian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Battaglia's front leg but catches the back leg as Battaglia tries to avoid it. Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigorian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
BFC 33: Bitch Vs. Cauchy
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Marquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Grigorian's guard. We've been hearing good reports from Marquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Marquez with a flurry of punches that miss. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorian is on top in guard.
#REVB# Marquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard.
#REVR# Grigorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Marquez landing with the ground and pound. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Grigorian manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Marquez is trying to pull guard but Grigorian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marquez blocks a leg kick. Marquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD# Marquez drives through with a takedown into Grigorian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Marquez throws a strike but Grigorian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1# Marquez is trying to control the position but Grigorian postures up. #SU2# Grigorian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
Grigorian leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Grigorian connects with a body shot. Marquez avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
#TD# Marquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grigorian's guard. Grigorian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marquez wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving. Marquez scoring with some ground and pound. Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Grigorian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marquez works a leg free and moves into half guard. Grigorian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Marquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Marquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Marquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working. Marquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Grigorian trying to control here.
Marquez wants to free his trapped foot but Grigorian is holding on for dear life with his legs. Grigorian is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Marquez controlling the pace. Marquez is trying to control. Grigorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Marquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Grigorian regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marquez. Marquez wants to pass the guard but Grigorian is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Marquez preventing the sweep. Grigorian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Marquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marquez controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grigorian lands a slapping body shot.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
#TD# Marquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Marquez is standing up over Grigorian. Grigorian looks to escape but Marquez dives into side control.
#REVB# Grigorian tries to buck Marquez off but Marquez is having none of it. Grigorian looking for a sweep but Marquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Grigorian holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Troy Marquez will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marquez fails with a takedown attempt. Grigorian misses with a straight left. Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Grigorian throws out a counter right but Marquez avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grigorian scores with a nice strike. Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Good shot there by Grigorian. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marquez has a takedown stuffed. A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Grigorian gets caught napping as Marquez dives in and scores a takedown. Grigorian manages to retain guard. Marquez is fighting to break Grigorian's control of his arms but Grigorian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Grigorian.#T1# Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marquez looking to sit in guard and control but Grigorian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard.
#REVR# Marquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Marquez won't allow Grigorian to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. Marquez throws a big elbow that misses. Troy Marquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Marquez throwing strikes but missing. Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marquez is controlling him. Marquez postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it. Marquez looking to pass the guard. Marquez throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marquez wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving. Marquez with a flurry of punches that miss. Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Grigorian is pulling down on Marquez's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
#TD# Marquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Grigorian's guard. Marquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Grigorian being controlled here, momentarily. Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Marquez wants to pass the guard but Grigorian is keeping the position. Marquez throws an elbow that misses. Grigorian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marquez's guard. Nice move by Grigorian!#REVB# Marquez wants to hit a sweep here but Grigorian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marquez there! #T4# Grigorian controlling from mount. Marquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marquez regains half guard. Marquez trying to hold on to Grigorian's head to control him but Grigorian postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marquez punching from the bottom.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
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. That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian avoids it really well and circles away. Grigorian stuns Marquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD# Grigorian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquez to score an easy takedown into full guard. Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Grigorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Marquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Marquez throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Grigorian keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass. Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Grigorian. Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marquez is controlling him. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Marquez chips away with some ground and pound. Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marquez throws a big elbow that misses. Marquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Grigorian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marquez is now in half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Marquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marquez moves into full mount! Grigorian won't be happy about that! Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
Marquez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorian looks a forlorn figure.
Grigorian blocking the ground and pound. Marquez unloads with some shots from mount but Grigorian bucks and avoids them well.
Marquez throwing strikes here but Grigorian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marquez landing strikes from the mount. Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grigorian is looking to escape. #T3# Marquez landing strikes from the mount and Grigorian is in trouble! Marquez looking to finish with strikes here!
Marquez lands a couple of good shots and Grigorian has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Grigorian is rocked! Marquez is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Grigorian is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Marquez! A victorious Troy Marquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1# Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez. Chavez wants to clinch. A left lands for Chavez. Chavez looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well. Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there. Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss! Chavez throws a series of punches but Grigorian moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chavez misses with a hook. Chavez misses the shot to the body. Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Chavez moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Chavez misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Chavez avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range. Grigorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez misses the jab. Chavez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight. A shot to the body from Chavez misses and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grigorian scores with a jab to the body. Chavez dodges the punch combination from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a nice body punch. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping left. Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian. Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Grigorian tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout. Chavez misses with a hook. Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez lunges at Grigorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grigorian's hand. Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian connects with the punch. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez takes one to the chin there. Grigorian lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Chavez. Chavez throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Grigorian lands an overhand right. Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigorian. Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chavez misses with a body shot
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range. A jab lands there for Grigorian. Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick. 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! Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Chavez misses with a left hand and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chavez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grigorian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chavez throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. The crowd cheers as Grigorian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though. Chavez throws an off balance right hand
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand. Grigorian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Chavez misses with a shot to the body enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab. Chavez cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grigorian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Chavez slips a straight right by Grigorian. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet. Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheers as Grigorian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Chavez clinches up with Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage. Chavez lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Grigorian misses with a straight right. Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grigorian lands a jab to Chavez's midsection. Grigorian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grigorian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Grigorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy. Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez. Chavez cracks Grigorian with a right hand to the side of the head. Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grigorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez. Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab from Chavez finds it's way through Grigorian's defenses. Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Grigorian lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming. Chavez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chavez duly obliges. Grigorian takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses. Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chavez misses with a body shot.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grigorian catches Chavez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chavez throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grigorian lands a lovely overhand right. Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigorian has time to react. 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! Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grigorian swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian. Chavez throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes. Chavez throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez. Grigorian swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grigorian momentarily.
Chavez walks into a left hand. Grigorian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Grigorian lands with a nice body punch. Chavez misses with a straight right. Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chavez throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it. Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses. Chavez misses the body punch and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Chavez darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage. Grigorian prevents a body shot from Chavez. #T3##BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grigorian closes the distance and lands a one-two. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Chavez misses with a wild body shot. Chavez misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Grigorian scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
#T4# Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grigorian slips under a jab. Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab. Chavez tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside. Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Chavez misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though. Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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. That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez. It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target. Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow. Grigorian misses with a looping right. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow. Grigorian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chavez's head backwards. Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands.#T1# Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Grigorian lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Chavez is looking to clinch. Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside. Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Grigorian tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Grigorian takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses. Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Chavez misses with a looping right. Grigorian lands a jab to Chavez's midsection. Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice body punch from Grigorian. Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Chavez. Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chavez throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut. Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian. Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chavez tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance. Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away. Chavez throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook. Grigorian with a jab. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez. Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez. Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!#CL# Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch. Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Grigorian to work.
Grigorian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Julio Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Grigorian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Barn moved out of range. Barn tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barn throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it. Barn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian. Grigorian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barn is landing a low percentage of strikes. Barn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barn fails to land with a series of punches.
Barn is looking to chop away at Grigorian's legs. Barn tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Barn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Barn's knee but Barn avoids it well. Barn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Barn wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs. Grigorian lands a body shot.
Barn throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot. Barn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Grigorian. Barn looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well. Grigorian throws a jab when Barn was well out of range. It looked like Barn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian. Barn throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Barn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Barn instigates a clinch. Barn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barn. #BC2# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Barn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Barn's head back.
Barn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Barn throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barn doesn't seem bothered though. Barn misses with a straight right. Barn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. #T2# Barn goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barn was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. Barn misses with a body shot.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Barn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Grigorian. Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Barn scores with a head kick.
Barn connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off. Grigorian works Barn's body with a nice hook. Grigorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barn rather than just go for the knockout. Grigorian works Barn's body with a nice hook. Barn walks into a jab. Barn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Grigorian tries to bum rush Barn with a series of wild strikes but Barn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grigorian blocks a head kick by Barn.
Grigorian cracks Barn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3# A head kick misses from Barn. Grigorian lands a body shot.
Barn fails to land with a series of punches.
Grigorian lands a lovely overhand right. Barn misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely. Barn tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Barn walks into a jab. Grigorian misses with a low kick as Barn jumps back. Grigorian lands with a good body shot. Grigorian thuds a left hand into Barn's body. A head kick misses from Barn. Grigorian throws a right and a left that both miss. A big right from Grigorian misses. 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! Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Grigorian throws a solid leg kick but Barn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigorian. Barn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A nice leg kick from Barn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage!#CL# Barn closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage. Barn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigorian is keeping busy. Grigorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barn misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grigorian stalling.
Barn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow. Barn prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razmik Grigorian dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Barn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barn throws a nice outside leg kick. Barn throws a nice outside leg kick. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Barn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Barn is just out of range. Grigorian connects with the punch. A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot. Barn avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Barn throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian counters with a left to the body. Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Barn. A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Barn down. Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Barn seems unphased.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Clifton Barn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick from Barn misses. Grigorian throws a counter combo. Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Barn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barn. Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian stuns Barn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grigorian works the jab nicely. Barn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barn looks to land a body kick but Grigorian moved away. Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barn throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian misses with a hook. Barn ducked under it nicely. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range. Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barn throws a nice inside leg kick. Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. Barn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barn throws a head kick that misses. Barn misses with a leg kick and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian scores with a punch to the head. Barn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss! Barn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range. Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3##CL# Barn rushes Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Barn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barn tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorian avoids the damage to the body. Barn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barn misses with a body punch.
Barn trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian catches Barn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Barn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian jabs Barn right on the nose. Barn blinks but takes it well. Barn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grigorian throws a right and a left that Barn avoids nicely. Grigorian sizes up Barn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Barn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Barn does a little dance to reset his feet. Barn doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Barn.
Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian. Barn tries to score with a low kick but Grigorian moves his leg out of the way. Grigorian jabs at Barn's body. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grigorian cracks Barn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Barn throws a leg kick but Grigorian sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grigorian avoids the head kick by Barn.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. Barn should have avoided that one. And that’s 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. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Grigorian lands a head shot.#CL# Barn gets a clinch. Barn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Grigorian's face as he tries to break the clinch. Barn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grigorian is defending well for now.#BC# Barn manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Barn misses its intended target. Barn throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barn thinking. Grigorian scores with a hook. Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barn looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well. Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Grigorian connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barn is rocked! Barn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Barn avoids it with no problem. Oh Barn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian with a nice calf kick. Barn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Barn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barn seems to have got his legs back now. Barn cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grigorian looks to land a combination. Barn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Clifton Barn has been cut. Barn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barn moves away. A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Barn's defenses. Grigorian stuns Barn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grigorian works Barn's body with a nice hook. Grigorian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Barn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily. Grigorian jabs at Barn's body. Grigorian connects with a body shot. A jab lands there for Grigorian. Grigorian throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Barn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Barn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barn. Grigorian works Barn's body with a nice hook. Grigorian cracks a nice hook into Barn's ribs. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigorian checks it well. Grigorian tests Barn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there. Barn avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barn swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
#CL# Barn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barn can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
#T3# Grigorian being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick. Barn just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Grigorian blocks the leg kick.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Barn moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off. Grigorian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barn on the side of the head. Barn throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut. Grigorian lands a jab to Barn's midsection. Barn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Barn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barn misses with a low kick.
Barn misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Barn pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch. Barn misses with a hook from the clinch. Barn tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Barn back against the cage. Grigorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Grigorian can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Grigorian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch. King avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grigorian blocks a head kick by King.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.#TD2# King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grigorian quickly recovers to half guard. Grigorian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working. King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# King is looking for a kimura here.
Grigorian is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2# King 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.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Grigorian is trying to get back to full guard. Grigorian's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Grigorian looks like he's trying to stand up.
King tries to pass to full mount but Grigorian defends it. #T2# 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 trying to stand.
King trying to mount his opponent but Grigorian defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grigorian is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. King trying to control the pace. Grigorian pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No luck for King with that takedown attempt. #T3# Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. Grigorian throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grigorian staying out of range there. King scores with the left hand. Grigorian knows he should have avoided that one. King has his takedown stuffed and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick. Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Nice body punch from Grigorian. Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand. Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4# Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for King on that attempt. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King. King fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A big left from Grigorian misses. King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Grigorian with a jab. Grigorian throws a body punch but King moves out of range. Grigorian thuds a left hand into King's body. Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick misses from King. King looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range. Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. King takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian. King throws a nice head kick!
Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far. Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch. King throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grigorian scores with a body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. 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! Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T1# Grigorian scores with a nice head shot. King misses with a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King. King is breathing heavily. Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one. A head kick by King misses and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grigorian tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot. King throws a lazy head kick and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grigorian lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands the left hand. Grigorian connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#King is rocked! King tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. King is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him? Grigorian cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. Grigorian follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. Grigorian keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1# Zhang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhang with a body shot.#KD2# Grigorian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zhang sprawling to the canvas! Zhang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grigorian finish him?!
#ROC2# Zhang is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Ke Zhang has been cut. Crack! Grigorian connects with the perfect overhand right and Zhang falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grigorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmik Grigorian!
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