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Event:
WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Saros takes the fight into the clinch.
Saros tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saros swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian can't break the clinch.
Grigorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Saros is looking to clinch.
Grigorian lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros scores with a hook to the body. Grigorian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Grigorian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
A little feinted left hand from Saros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saros just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Saros closes the distance and clinches.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Saros.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saros sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Saros. Saros maintains the clinch.
Saros working aggressively here.
Saros lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saros loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Saros blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Saros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros misses the jab.
Saros avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Saros tries to clinch up.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking.
Aram Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Saros gets a clinch.
Saros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian looks winded!
Saros lands with a left to the head.
Saros lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian gets through Saros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saros tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Saros lands a right hand.
Saros misses with some punches.
Grigorian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Saros moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Saros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saros tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Grigorian moves forwards but Saros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Saros. Saros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leevi Saros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saros scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigorian should have avoided that one.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros counters with a three punch combo that has Grigorian backing up. Grigorian nods at Saros to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grigorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saros if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saros.
It looks like Saros has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Saros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aram Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a leg kick #TD#
and Saros counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grigorian!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grigorian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Saros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saros wants to take a breather but Grigorian manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Saros.
Saros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saros won't allow Grigorian to get back to his feet. #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.
Saros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Saros stops Grigorian from standing up.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Saros passes into half guard.
Saros not doing much here.
#T3#
Saros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grigorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Saros swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grigorian is now in Saros's guard. A big mistake from Saros there, giving up the dominant position!
Grigorian wanted to stand there but Saros had control of the position.
Grigorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Saros is controlling Grigorian's posture.
Saros looking for a sweep. Not yet Saros, not yet. #SUB#
Grigorian wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Saros's closed guard. He's half up but Saros has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Saros pivots and extends the arm, Grigorian falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Saros! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leevi Saros!
Post fight, an emotional Leevi Saros said 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '. |
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Event:
WCF 112: Riker vs Rockefeller
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Mahogany avoids it well.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Mahogany with the inside leg kick.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Mahogany shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #KD2#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Mahogany tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Mahogany back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
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 looping right.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
As Grigorian tries to get set, Mahogany tries to push him back and clinch up but Grigorian manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Grigorian.#T1#
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany works the jab nicely.
Aram Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Jab from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.#T2#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahogany lands a nice shot that snaps Grigorian's head back.
Mahogany shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany darts in trying to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian slips a jab from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Grigorian is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Grigorian needs to keep his hands up - Mahogany had a free shot at his head there.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Mahogany throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mahogany counters with a left to the body.
Mahogany throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany scores with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mahogany counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahogany.
Mahogany looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
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#
A left lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a one two combo.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigorian.#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigorian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Mahogany avoids nicely.
Mahogany 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head 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 scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Mahogany throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it.#T1#
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
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.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs at Grigorian's body.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a fast counter high kick but Mahogany manages to duck under it in time.
Mahogany tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.#T3#
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian sizes up Mahogany with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a good jab.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Mahogany on that attempt.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Mahogany.
Grigorian lands a head shot.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Mahogany.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany connects with a body shot.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Aram Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahogany lands with a hook. Grigorian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
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 head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahogany, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahogany throws a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.
Donk. Mahogany catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Grigorian takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahogany's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahogany moves out of range as Grigorian throws a body kick.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mahogany decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aram Grigorian.
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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian!
An out of breath Aram Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'. |
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Event:
WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mammon as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Mammon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Mammon.
Mammon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.#CL#
Mammon has managed to clinch.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
Mammon misses with a body shot.
Mammon 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 misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Grigorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Mammon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a high kick.
Mammon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mammon lands a slapping body shot.
Mammon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian misses with a hook. Mammon ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A little feinted left hand from Mammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Mammon takes it in his stride.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
#T2#
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Mammon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Mammon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mammon wants to clinch.
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.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Mammon counters with a two punch combo.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mammon's head.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Nice jab there from Mammon.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mammon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mammon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mammon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grigorian.
Lord Mammon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
#CL#
Mammon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mammon moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mammon is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mammon tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mammon looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mammon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Mammon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mammon was well out of range.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Grigorian throws a right hand that Mammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammon also avoids with ease.
Mammon tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Mammon misses with a wild combination.
Mammon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Mammon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
Mammon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Aram Grigorian's cut even more.#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!
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mammon counter with a right hand.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Mammon looks to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Mammon blocks a jab.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian throws a hook but Mammon avoids it easily.
Grigorian throws a lazy head kick
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Mammon counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grigorian throws an elbow but misses.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammon working aggressively here.
#T3##BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian lunges at Mammon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammon's hand. #CL#
Mammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Mammon lands an uppercut.
Mammon working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammon tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Mammon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Mammon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mammon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammon just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon works over Grigorian's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mammon moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses 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 Lord Mammon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon lands with a cross.
Mammon missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammon.
Grigorian throws a big counter head kick but Mammon avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch.
Mammon blocks an elbow strike.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord Mammon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Mammon lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mammon.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Mammon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mammon backwards. #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!
Mammon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Mammon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks.
Mammon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mammon. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mammon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mammon connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mammon!
#CUT#The cut above Aram Grigorian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Mammon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian cracks Mammon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Mammon clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Grigorian - that landed with a thud.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Mammon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Grigorian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
It looked like Mammon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian.#CL#
Mammon pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Grigorian pushes Mammon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
A short body shot lands from Mammon as the two fighters clinch.
Mammon blocking some punches.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Mammon scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head. #BC2#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Mammon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mammon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Mammon!
Our winner, Lord Mammon, 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:
WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nippon throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Nippon closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Nippon pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Nippon.
Nippon dodges the punch combination from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nippon lands the left hand.
Nippon thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nippon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Nippon lands.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Hajime Nippon has been cut.
No luck for Nippon with that takedown attempt.
Nippon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Nippon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grigorian defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nippon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grigorian follows Nippon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aram Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Aram Grigorian 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:
WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Mein Armbach connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Grigorian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! Grigorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Grigorian misses #TD#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grigorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mein Armbach postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Mein Armbach is having none of it. #T1#
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Grigorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigorian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grigorian is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grigorian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach working the head and body with strikes.
Mein Armbach stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grigorian tries to kick Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Grigorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach working over Grigorian with some ground and pound. Grigorian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Grigorian is having none of it.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grigorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.
Mein Armbach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mein Armbach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grigorian!
We've been hearing that Mein Armbach has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
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#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach gets a double leg takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach distracts Grigorian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigorian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian has momentary wrist control but Mein Armbach slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach prevents Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a big elbow that misses.
Grigorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach advances position into side control!
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mein Armbach landing strikes.
Mein Armbach is chipping away with strikes.
Mein Armbach is putting a hurting on Grigorian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mein Armbach has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mein Armbach landing shots from mount.
Mein Armbach breaks from Grigorian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grigorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Grigorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grigorian hang on?
Grigorian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grigorian taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Grigorian is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mein Armbach! Grigorian is hurt baaadly! Mein Armbach is firing away with more strikes - Grigorian is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '. |
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Event:
WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
OBrien gets tackled into the cage by Grigorian. Grigorian maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to OBrien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grigorian smiles and moves away.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Grigorian has closed the distance and engaged OBrien in a clinch.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
OBrien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OBrien has Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Grigorian prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
OBrien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
OBrien connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grigorian's face.
#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.#T2#
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OBrien.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
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!
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
OBrien avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense. #CL#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OBrien lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian works on OBrien's body with a couple of short punches.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien misses with some punches.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.#CL2#
Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
#BC2#
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
OBrien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OBrien looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##BC#
OBrien breaks the clinch.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
OBrien misses with a knee strike.
OBrien has Grigorian pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Grigorian pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OBrien stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position.
OBrien misses with a knee strike.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
OBrien lands a left hand.
OBrien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian has OBrien pressed against the cage, preventing OBrien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Aram Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grigorian pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien stalling.
Grigorian has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#T2#
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grigorian looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grigorian is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
OBrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grigorian. #BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
#CL2#
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
OBrien with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as OBrien tries to tie him up.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on OBrien - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
OBrien tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
OBrien blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grigorian tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab.
OBrien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Grigorian darts in and clinches OBrien up against the cage.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aram Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
OBrien is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grigorian clinches.
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
OBrien is struggling to control the position.
OBrien stalling.
OBrien gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
OBrien breaks the clinch.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paddy OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Grigorian clinches.
OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
OBrien has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aram 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian!
Aram Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Pandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pandu is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Pandu tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Grigorian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandu.
Pandu tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Pandu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Pandu is looking to clinch.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Pandu with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Pandu scores with a one two! Grigorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Pandu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Grigorian lands a left and a right that send Pandu crashing to the mat, dazed. Grigorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Pandu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Panca Pandu has been cut.
Grigorian lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pandu tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aram Grigorian!
Aram Grigorian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Grigorian clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Sanchez has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.#TD#
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grigorian sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grigorian is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Grigorian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grigorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
#SUB#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Grigorian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez throwing shots but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian trying to control from the bottom.
Grigorian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sanchez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Grigorian wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#T2#
Sanchez prevents Grigorian from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Grigorian tries to control Sanchez's head but Sanchez pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Grigorian is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Hector Sanchez!
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