PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Grigoryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grigoryan
vs
Field

188 cm
16
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Grigoryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Field!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigoryan at a distance.
Field chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigoryan can pounce on him.
Field closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigoryan circles away.
Field has a takedown stuffed.
Grigoryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Field throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
Field will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It appears Grigoryan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Grigoryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Field shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigoryan sprawls well. Grigoryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Field gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan slips a jab and a cross from Field.
A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigoryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigoryan has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Grigoryan dodges the punch combination from Field.
Field cracks Grigoryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grigoryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Field.
Field stalks Grigoryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grigoryan's face. Grigoryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Field with a poor takedown
and Grigoryan counters with a good low kick that Field was not able to check.
Field throws a right and a left that Grigoryan avoids nicely.
Field chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigoryan can pounce on him.
Field fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Field will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Field throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigoryan connects with a leg kick. Field looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Field staying out of range there.
Grigoryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.

Field shoots in and bounces Grigoryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grigoryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Field.
Field preventing the sweep.
Field must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Field trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field cracks Grigoryan with a solid left hand.
Grigoryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Field throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigoryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Field throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grigoryan is trying to control the position but Field postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigoryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Field misses with a double jab.
Grigoryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.
Grigoryan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Field with a poor takedown
and Grigoryan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Field looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigoryan.
Field connects with the punch.
Chester Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigoryan is looking to slow Field down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigoryan dodges the punch combination from Field.
It appears Grigoryan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick which misses Field's front leg but catches the back leg as Field tries to avoid it.
Field throws a right hand that misses
and Grigoryan counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigoryan defends well and Field ends up having to push Grigoryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Field takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Field shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigoryan but Grigoryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grigoryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigoryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigoryan pushes Field away with a front kick.
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 Daniel Grigoryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Field with a poor takedown
and Grigoryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Field's knee momentarily.
Grigoryan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Field dives in and grabs Grigoryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigoryan pushes down on Field's head and hops out.
Field shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigoryan sprawls well. Grigoryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Field gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Grigoryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Field tries for a takedown but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Field closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grigoryan did well to prevent Field getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grigoryan is trying to keep Field in close.
Field is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan is controlling Field's posture.
Grigoryan is trying to control the position but Field postures up.
Field throws a big right hand that misses.
Field postures up in Grigoryan's guard and throws a big left but Grigoryan blocks it.
Field is in close to Grigoryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Field cracks Grigoryan with a solid left hand.
Field content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grigoryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Field looking to sit in guard and control but Grigoryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Field wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Field avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grigoryan stopping the sweep attempt from Field.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Field looks for a takedown but Grigoryan sprawls well.
Field's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grigoryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Field throws a series of punches but Grigoryan avoids them all with ease.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Field takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Field if he has to take too many more of those.
Chester Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Grigoryan shows good takedown defense.
You can see that Field has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Field tries for a takedown but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigoryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Field takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigoryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigoryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Field looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigoryan is fending him off so far but Field persists. Nope, Grigoryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigoryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Field takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Field throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grigoryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Field, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigoryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Field does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoryan scores with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
Grigoryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grigoryan connects with a leg kick. Field looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigoryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Field's calf.
Grigoryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Field.
Grigoryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Field in the body.
Field 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.
Field throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigoryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grigoryan throws a head kick that half lands.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
Field throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Grigoryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!

Field drives through with a takedown into Grigoryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Grigoryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grigoryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Field will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigoryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigoryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Field can do to turn this around?
Field takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field 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.
Grigoryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Field's calf.
Grigoryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Field.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigoryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Field stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigoryan.
Field looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Grigoryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigoryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Field has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan connects with a leg kick. Field looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigoryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Field somewhat.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Sloppy strikes from Grigoryan. Those never looked like landing.
Field is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grigoryan with a body shot.
Field takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Field fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Field misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grigoryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigoryan!
Grigoryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Field will feel that in the morning.
Grigoryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Field looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Daniel Grigoryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigoryan misses with a looping left.
Field misses with a takedown attempt - Grigoryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grigoryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Field's sensitive parts.
Field 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.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Field throws out the jab.
No luck for Field with that takedown attempt.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Field misses the body punch
and Grigoryan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grigoryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick which misses Field's front leg but catches the back leg as Field tries to avoid it.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Grigoryan misses.
Field feints a jab promting Grigoryan to slip. Field then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigoryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigoryan.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigoryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigoryan throws a body punch but Field moves out of range.
Grigoryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Grigoryan tenderised Field's leg. Field is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chester Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoryan cracks the inside of Field's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grigoryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigoryan, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Grigoryan!