PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj's entrance music is Pink Panther Theme. A fine choice. Riasco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. Boris Gregorovitsj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santiago Riasco's chin.

Gregorovitsj
vs
Riasco

175 cm
37
166 lbs
39 - 26 - 2

162 cm
29
165 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riasco moves away from the strike by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riasco or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregorovitsj, which made it look bad.
Gregorovitsj gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Riasco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gregorovitsj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gregorovitsj.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand up but Riasco is controlling him.
Gregorovitsj wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco advances position into side control!

Riasco swings around for an armbar but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riasco's guard.
Riasco wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregorovitsj preventing the sweep.

Riasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregorovitsj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riasco has a closed guard, preventing Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Riasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gregorovitsj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregorovitsj won't allow Riasco to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riasco moves forwards but Gregorovitsj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riasco checks a leg kick.
Riasco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body

and Riasco counters with a shoot takedown. Gregorovitsj fights it but they end up in guard.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riasco is controlling him.

Riasco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riasco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregorovitsj is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riasco, into his guard.

Gregorovitsj has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riasco is proving hard to escape from.

Gregorovitsj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Riasco looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riasco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorovitsj scores with a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj clobbers Riasco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregorovitsj is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Gregorovitsj waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Riasco. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Riasco to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Riasco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riasco is still in real trouble! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Riasco has a closed guard, preventing Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Riasco seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riasco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Riasco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregorovitsj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gregorovitsj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gregorovitsj postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to Riasco's midsection.
Boris Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Gregorovitsj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riasco doesn't seem phased though.
Riasco ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Riasco with the counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance but Riasco moves to the side

and Riasco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand and escape but Riasco is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riasco looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco is looking to pass into half guard but Gregorovitsj pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gregorovitsj is in guard.

Gregorovitsj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregorovitsj preventing the sweep.
Santiago Riasco has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Riasco looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
Riasco wants to sweep but no luck.

Gregorovitsj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riasco. That did some damage!
Riasco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gregorovitsj scores with a spinning back kick!
Riasco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good work by Riasco as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Riasco checks it.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Riasco is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Santiago Riasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorovitsj lands a slapping body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but Riasco moves out of range easily.
Riasco dives in for a single leg takedown but Gregorovitsj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter the offense by Riasco and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregorovitsj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gregorovitsj lands with a good body shot.
Riasco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gregorovitsj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the body.
Riasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregorovitsj with a knee to the head.
Gregorovitsj with a knee to the head.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riasco's defenses.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riasco's defenses.
Gregorovitsj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riasco backwards.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the head.
Gregorovitsj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riasco can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Gregorovitsj scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow just above Riasco 's eye.
Gregorovitsj lands a big knee! That's hurt Riasco! Oh, he's all over the place! Gregorovitsj lands another knee that sends Riasco to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Gregorovitsj!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boris Gregorovitsj thanked Invictus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).