PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 2014 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 256 p4p, 402 weight class). Saros comes to the cage accompanied by Marko Hietala - Stones. Leevi Saros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Saros
vs
Grigorian

183 cm
24
184
7 - 7 - 1

184 cm
25
181
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Saros closes the distance and clinches.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Saros.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.

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.

Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Saros. Saros maintains the clinch.
Saros working aggressively here.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros is controlling Grigorian's posture.
Saros looking for a sweep. Not yet Saros, not yet.

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! '.