Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus jabs Grigorian right on the nose. Grigorian blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Grammaticus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Grigorian down.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Grammaticus misses. #T1#
Grammaticus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grammaticus . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian misses the jab.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Grammaticus 's leg but Grammaticus calmly moves out of range.
Grigorian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grammaticus .
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a three punch combo that has Grammaticus backing up. Grammaticus nods at Grigorian to acknowledge the strikes.
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grammaticus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Grammaticus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grigorian tries to clinch but Grammaticus moves out of range. #T2#
Grigorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a counter combo.
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Donk. Grammaticus catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grammaticus misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
Grammaticus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grigorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grammaticus eats them both and turns towards Grigorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Grammaticus coming out on top.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grammaticus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.#CL#
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab from Grammaticus .
A low kick lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Grammaticus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Grammaticus saw it coming and moves away.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick that misses.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Grammaticus avoids nicely.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Grammaticus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grammaticus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian throws a combination. Grammaticus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Grigorian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grammaticus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.#CL#
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grigorian takes an elbow to the temple.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike. #T3#
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Razmig Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
John Grammaticus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razmig Grigorian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grammaticus lands a right hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grammaticus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily. #CL#
Grammaticus clinches up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus .
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
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!
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Grammaticus works on Grigorian's body with a couple of short punches.
Grammaticus presses Grigorian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus pushes Grigorian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus digs a right hand underneath Grigorian's ribcage. Grigorian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Grammaticus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Grammaticus . #T4#
Grammaticus lands a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Grammaticus as the two fighters clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grigorian misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grammaticus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: Proud FC 1
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Marsden Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Grigorian's head coaches at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marsden Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
A big right from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
As Marsden Jr looks to move away, Grigorian throws a big counter combo but Marsden Jr just gets out of the way.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab. Grigorian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsden Jr backs up against the ropes.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Marsden Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian moves out of range as Marsden Jr strikes.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian misses with a low kick. #T1#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Marsden Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marsden Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Marsden Jr works Grigorian's body with a nice hook.
Grigorian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marsden Jr checks it well.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grigorian slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is looking for a counter combo.
Marsden Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Grigorian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marsden Jr back to the ropes. Grigorian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Grigorian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian 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.
Marsden Jr lands with a right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Marsden Jr avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Marsden Jr blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Marsden Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Grigorian throws a jab when Marsden Jr was well out of range.
Marsden Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grigorian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marsden Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden Jr works the jab nicely.
Marsden Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Marsden Jr.
The fighters circling - Marsden Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely.
Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian checks a leg kick.
Grigorian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marsden Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Marsden Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian scores with a jab.
Marsden Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian throws a big counter combination but Marsden Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Marsden Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marsden Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grigorian's head.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden Jr misses with a body kick.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden Jr thumps Grigorian with a low kick.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grigorian.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Grigorian.
Marsden Jr loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Marsden Jr tries to score with a low kick but Grigorian moves his leg out of the way.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Grigorian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Grigorian's body.
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden Jr is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Marsden Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grigorian with a body shot.
Marsden Jr is looking to chop away at Grigorian's legs.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Marsden Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden Jr down.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian throws a hook but Marsden Jr avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range and Marsden Jr settles back down. #T2#
Marsden Jr lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws out a leg kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range and Grigorian only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut.
Marsden Jr digs a good hook to Grigorian's body.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden Jr misses the target. #T3#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigorian has time to react.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Grigorian moves forwards but Marsden Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Marsden Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marsden Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Marsden Jr looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Grigorian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian moves out of range as Marsden Jr throws a body kick.
Marsden Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
Marsden Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Grigorian counters with a one-two to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marsden Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marsden Jr misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grigorian catches Marsden Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marsden Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigorian should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Marsden Jr loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden Jr with a nice calf kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Grigorian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Marsden Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Marsden Jr looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a quick counter head kick but Marsden Jr was just out of range.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden Jr! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsden Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian catches Marsden Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Grigorian throws a head kick but Marsden Jr 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!
Marsden Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden Jr throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grigorian on the side of the head.
Grigorian scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr misses the jab.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Marsden Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Marsden Jr.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Grigorian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian.
Marsden Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Marsden Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marsden Jr works the jab nicely.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Marsden Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden Jr moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden Jr! But no joy.
Marsden Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden Jr.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Marsden Jr's leg but Marsden Jr calmly moves out of range.
Marsden Jr cracks a nice hook into Grigorian's ribs.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Marsden Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marsden Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Marsden Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsden Jr also avoids with ease.
Marsden Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marsden Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Grigorian's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden Jr. That's going to slow Grigorian down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
Brandon Marsden Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I ain't surprised'.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie lands a two punch combo.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Grigorian jabs Brownie right on the nose. Brownie blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Brownie dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brownie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Brownie blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownie slows down the pace here.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as Brownie tries to tie him up. #T1#
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Brownie controls the action.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from Brownie.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Brownie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grigorian pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian defending well as Brownie loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian misses with a body shot
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Brownie in the body.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Brownie misses.
Brownie misses with a body punch
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Brownie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Brownie.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Brownie drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Brownie's defenses.
Grigorian takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
Brownie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.#CL#
Brownie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Brownie has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Brownie.
Grigorian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brownie looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Grigorian avoiding damage as Brownie throws knees to the body.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownies head.
Brownie goes for a takedown attempt but Grigorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Brownie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brownie is breathing heavily.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Brownie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian connects with a jab.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
The fighters circling - Brownie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brownie throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brownie blocks it well.
Grigorian moves out of range as Brownie strikes.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian.#ROC2#Brownie is rocked!
Brownie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian rattles Brownie with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Brownie tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Grigorian dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Brownie stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
A very excited looking Razmig Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Hill shrugs it off though.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Grigorian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Hill misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Hill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grigorian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Grigorian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hill stops Grigorian from standing up.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Grigorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill trying to move into half guard but instead Grigorian has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Grigorian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hill looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grigorian is defending well. Hill quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grigorian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hill celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grigorian defending against the ground and pound.
Lawrence looks up at the clock and then as Grigorian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lawrence smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grigorian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lawrence has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grigorian some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigorian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grigorian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lawrence.
Grigorian defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lawrence's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lawrence tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Lawrence 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.#T1#
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grigorian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lawrence.
Grigorian is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence is putting a hurting on Grigorian here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grigorian sneaks back into half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Grigorian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grigorian is holding on for now. #T2#
Grigorian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence is nestled in close to Grigorian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grigorian is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grigorian wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working. #T3#
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grigorian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence is pressing down on Grigorian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grigorian is holding on for now.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawrence working over Grigorian with some ground and pound. Grigorian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Lawrence seems content to control.
Lawrence working Grigorian over with strikes. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence. #SUB#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigorian sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grigorian pushes Lawrence off looking to stand but Lawrence dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigorian's head.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Lawrence is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian walks into a jab.
Grigorian sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Lawrence throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.#T1#
Grigorian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grigorian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range.
A nice side step and Grigorian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence misses with a body punch
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
Grigorian tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Lawrence sizes up Grigorian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Grigorian tries to sprawl but Lawrence drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Grigorian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lawrence keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence is looking to control Grigorian's arms but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawrence has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Grigorian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian pushes Lawrence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian. #T4#
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Lawrence is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grigorian can't fight it off and eventually Lawrence manages to take the fight to the floor. Grigorian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Grigorian has his feet on Lawrence's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Lawrence is rocked!
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Grigorian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lawrence! He's just covering up as Grigorian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3
Date: Mar 27, 2020

#R1#
Immanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigorian lands an overhand right.
Immanuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Immanuel's corner calls for a 1-2. Immanuel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian moves out of range as Immanuel throws a body kick.
Grigorian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Immanuel. Immanuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Grigorian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grigorian thumps Immanuel with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Grigorian moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Grigorian on the inside. #BC#
Immanuel breaks the clinch.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Immanuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Immanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Immanuel tries to bum rush Grigorian with a series of wild strikes but Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immanuel wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Immanuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
As Grigorian looks to move away, Immanuel throws a big counter combo but Grigorian just gets out of the way.
A big right from Immanuel misses.
Immanuel tries a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Immanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigorian on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Immanuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance. #T2#
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a combination
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that stops Immanuel in his tracks momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Immanuel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Immanuel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Immanuel, right into the meat.
Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
A bone on bone clash there as Grigorian blocks the leg kick.
Immanuel misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
Immanuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Immanuel throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigorian checks it well.
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Immanuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel cracks a nice hook into Grigorian's ribs.
Immanuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Immanuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Immanuel seems unphased.
Immanuel jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Grigorian throws a series of strikes that have Immanuel backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Immanuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands.
Immanuel throws a leg kick
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses.
Immanuel takes one on the button.
Immanuel misses with a body shot.
Grigorian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Grigorian lands.#T4#
Immanuel throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Immanuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Immanuel avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Immanuel throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Immanuel off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Immanuel misses the target.
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Immanuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Immanuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Immanuel is looking to counter the offense by Grigorian and move into the clinch.
Immanuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Immanuel 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.
Immanuel throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Immanuel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Immanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Immanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Immanuel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Immanuel is just out of range.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.#T1#
Immanuel throws a front kick that sends Grigorian stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Immanuel misses.
Good work by Grigorian as he checks the leg kick.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Immanuel thows a leg kick but Grigorian checks it
and Grigorian counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Immanuel's front leg.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Immanuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immanuel takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Immanuel is rocked!
Grigorian sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Immanuel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Immanuel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
An out of breath Razmig Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Grigorian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Malone takes one on the button.
Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grigorian swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone 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.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian lands a front kick.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Grigorian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Malone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigorian is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grigorian digs a good body shot into Malone's ribs.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Grigorian 's knee. #KD#
Grigorian lands a left and a right that send Malone crashing to the mat, dazed. Grigorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Grigorian plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Malone to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Malone just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Bobeth tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
We've been told by Grigorian's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Bobeth with an uppercut!
Bobeth takes one to the side of the head.
Grigorian cracks Bobeth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth's coach down at ZuccoTraining Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bobeth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bobeth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Bobeth. #CL#
Grigorian darts in and clinches Bobeth up against the ropes.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bobeth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grigorian has him pressed against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobeth tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobeth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grigorian avoids it.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigorian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobeth on the side of the head.#ROC#
Bobeth is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Grigorian engages and cracks Bobeth with a massive lead left hook - Bobeth tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Grigorian is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Lester's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Lester.
Grigorian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Lester is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Lester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Lester prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as Lester tries to tie him up.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Grigorian cracks Lester with a nice body shot.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
A hook to the body from Grigorian.
Lester looks winded!
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Grigorian works on Lester's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lester or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
A hook to the body from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grigorian.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns Lester into the cage.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Lester takes a shot to the head.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Lester is rocked!
Grigorian lands a big right hand that drops Lester! The killer instinct kicks in and Grigorian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grigorian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Grigorian defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Quin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Quin.
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian punishes Quin's body with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Quin.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
Quin closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Quin pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Grigorian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quin on the side of the head.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. Quin should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin misses with a body shot
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
Good shot there by Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grigorian defends it well.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.#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!
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quin's knee momentarily.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Quin lands a nice shot to the body.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian ducks right into an uppercut from Quin.
Nice cross by Quin.
Quin throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.#T3#
Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quin misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Quin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grigorian was covering up waiting for the punch and Quin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quin trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Grigorian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Quin won't allow Grigorian to sweep him here.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Quin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Quin is having none of it.
Quin trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Quin looking to pass the guard.
Grigorian is looking to stand up but Quin isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quin or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Quin's defenses.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin scores with a decent looking hook.
Grigorian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Quin cracks Grigorian with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Quin misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Grigorian slips a straight right by Quin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice jab there from Grigorian.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Quin dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Quin's head and hops out.
Quin dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Quin blocks the body kick. #T2#
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Quin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Razmig Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.
Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Grigorian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin.
Quin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Quin persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
Quin shoots in but no luck this time.
Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
And Quin tries to counter it with a takedown but Grigorian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quin scores with a jab to the head.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a one-two to the body.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian slips a jab from Quin.#T4#
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin misses with a hook.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin with the counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it easily.
A big right from Quin misses.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Quin moves out of range.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
Quin slips a jab from Grigorian.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Quin scores with a hook.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quin tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target.
Jab by Grigorian.
Quin throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quin checks a leg kick.
Quin with the counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian leaves Quin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Quin misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quin's knee momentarily.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Grigorian - just one landing.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Quin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Razmig Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.
Grigorian leaves Quin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Grigorian ducks right into an uppercut from Quin.
Quin misses the jab.
Grigorian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Quin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigorian on the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Quin's front leg but catches the back leg as Quin tries to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quin throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Grigorian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Quin misses.
Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quin misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Quin connects with a body shot that sends Grigorian's belly button to the back.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Quin moved away.
Quin clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Quin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Quin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigorian staying out of range there.#T4#
Grigorian feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian throws a big counter combination but Quin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Quin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin slips under a jab.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quin blocks a jab.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Quin checks it
and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razmig Grigorian.
I think Grigorian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grigorian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Grigorian lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Grigorian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Grigorian catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grigorian tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Grigorian cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grigorian keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass. #T3#
Grigorian is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorian is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen 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.
Grigorian tries to kick Sonnen off but Sonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigorian won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well.
Grigorian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grigorian to regain full guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Grigorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Grigorian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Grigorian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen. #T3#
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Grigorian misses.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Grigorian blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Grigorian tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigorian scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grigorian really felt that one!
Grigorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Grigorian only half commits.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a body kick. #T2#
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Grigorian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Grigorian!#REVB#
Grigorian wanted to stand there but Sonnen had control of the position. #SUB#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grigorian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grigorian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Grigorian stands up from Sonnen's guard - Grigorian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigorian.#T3#
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Grigorian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Grigorian.#TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Grigorian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Razmig Grigorian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorian is retaining full guard.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian looking to control.
Grigorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Grigorian's leg but Grigorian calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grigorian counters with a body kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Sonnen throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
A punch lands to the side of Grigorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen checks the leg kick.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian. #T4#
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Grigorian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigorian.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Grigorian blocks the body kick.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.
Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sonnen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Sonnen stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorian defending well though.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonnen punching from mount but Grigorian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sonnen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grigorian has worked his arm free - good work by Grigorian!
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sonnen controls the position.
Grigorian is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Grigorian parries the strikes from Sonnen easily there. Sonnen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Sodergren clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Grigorian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sodergren.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sodergren is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns Sodergren into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sodergren's calf.#CL2#
Sodergren moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren. #T4#
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
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 Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grigorian tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sodergren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grigorian moves into the clinch.
Sodergren tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Grigorian - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren. #T2#
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren trying to control the position but instead, Grigorian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sodergren into the cage.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian working aggressively here. #T3#
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Razmig Grigorian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian is working Sodergren over against the cage.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sodergren can do to turn this around?
Sodergren is breathing heavily.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with Sodergren around his waist. Sodergren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Grigorian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sodergrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Jab from Grigorian.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorian cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##KD#
Grigorian lands a big uppercut and Sodergren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sodergren looks OK. Grigorian waves Sodergren back to his feet!
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian catches Sodergren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Grigorian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sodergren to his knees! Grigorian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#721 Grigorian v Quin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quin's calf.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with an uppercut that bounces Quin off the cage and back into range.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin misses with a right hand
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Quin scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigorian should have avoided that one.
Quin misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Quin looking to score a takedown here. Grigorian is defending well but Quin drives through and ends up in Grigorian's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin stops Grigorian from standing up.
Quin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quin is working Grigorian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quin.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quin has gone for a leg lock! Grigorian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quin's guard.#REVR#
Grigorian trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Quin is trying to control the position but Grigorian postures up. #SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grigorian wants to stand but Quin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Grigorian stopping the sweep attempt from Quin.
Quin is adopting a defensive guard.
Grigorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grigorian's guard. #REVB#
Quin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grigorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quin is one step ahead there.
Quin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quin is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quin's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Quin avoids it well.
Quin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grigorian momentarily. #T4#
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin walks into a jab.
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Grigorian slips a jab from Quin.
Quin shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Quin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Grigorian misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quin's calf.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
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 Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quin. Quin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Quin throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Quin avoids it.
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!
Quin 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.#T1#
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian misses with a left hand
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quin takes one to the chin there.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Quin's defenses.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Quin 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 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Quin is rocked!
Grigorian lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigorian.
Quin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Quin throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
And Quin tries to counter it with a takedown but Grigorian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quin lunges at Grigorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grigorian's hand.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Grigorian was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigorian - that will leave a mark!
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a nice leg kick.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Donk. Grigorian catches Quin right on the button with a cross.
Quin misses the body punch
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Quin is breathing heavily.
Quin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Quin down.
Quin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Quin with an uppercut!
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Quin's head back.
Quin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grigorian cracks Quin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Quin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grigorian pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Quin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grigorian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai throws a fast counter high kick but Grigorian manages to duck under it in time.
Asai misses the jab.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. #T1#
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Grigorian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Jab by Asai .
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a lazy body kick
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Grigorian was not able to check.
A low kick from Grigorian is predictable there
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a series of strikes. Grigorian will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.#T2#
Grigorian slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Grigorian seems unphased.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai misses the jab.
Grigorian connects with a looping right hand.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.#T3#
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Grigorian motions for Asai to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Grigorian.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Asai cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
A jab from Asai misses.
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Grigorian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Grigorian tries to clinch up.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Grigorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by Grigorian.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asai feints a jab promting Grigorian to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grigorian backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .#T2#
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Asai keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy body shot
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Grigorian's head back.
Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grigorian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Asai 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.#T3#
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Grigorian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Grigorian throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Grigorian misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Grigorian - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian throws a lazy head kick
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Grigorian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Asai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asai throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grigorian will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai misses with a hook.
Asai scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Asai feints a jab promting Grigorian to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grigorian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Grigorian throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.#T2#
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAsai .
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Asai as he connects with a hook.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asai counters with a head kick. That will keep Grigorian thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian swinging wildly here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asai takes one on the button.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Asai .
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a body kick that stops Grigorian in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asai .
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razmig Grigorian.
Well Grigorian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Razmig Grigorian!
Our winner, Razmig Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blasts is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Blasts misses the jab.
Blasts throws a front kick that sends Grigorian stumbling back into the cage.
Grigorian stuns Blasts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blasts misses with a looping right.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blasts. That's going to slow Grigorian down.
Blasts connects with a crisp jab.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Grigorian lands.
Blasts misses the jab.
Grigorian tries to counter by clinching up but Blasts breaks away and moves out of range.
Blasts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blasts swinging wildly here. #T1#
Blasts throws a leg kick but Grigorian moved away.
Blasts throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Blasts was not able to check.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blasts misses with a looping left.
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian tries to clinch there but Blasts circles away.
Blasts thumps Grigorian with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
Blasts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blasts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blasts will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian tries to work over Blasts's front leg with a kick but Blasts checks it.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blasts throws out the jab.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Blasts checks it
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Grigorian lands.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Grigorian blocks the leg kick.
Blasts lands an overhand right.
Blasts needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian ducks right into an uppercut from Blasts. #CL#
Grigorian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Blasts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Grigorian - that landed with a thud.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Blasts's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts presses Grigorian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Blasts misses with some punches.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Blasts misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards. #ROC#
Blasts is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blasts presses Grigorian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blasts is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
A short right from Grigorian.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blasts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blasts seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian moves to clinch but Blasts breaks away
enabling Blasts to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blasts at a distance.
Blasts thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blasts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blasts misses with an uppercut
and Blasts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blasts! But no joy.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
Blasts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blasts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Blasts like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Blasts from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian walks into a jab.
Pyke missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyke walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
Sloppy strikes from Grigorian. Those never looked like landing.
Pyke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian is wise to it.
Grigorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pyke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pyke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian is looking to counter the offense by Pyke and move into the clinch.
Pyke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Pyke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyke is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyke lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Pyke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Pyke sees coming a mile off.
Pyke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian moves out of range of the leg kick from Pyke.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pyke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyke loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Pyke saw it coming and moves away.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pyke throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Pyke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pyke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pyke throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Pyke misses with a combination #CL#
and Grigorian counters by moving into the clinch.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Pyke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pyke or not. #T3#
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigorian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Pyke.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian. #TD2#
Pyke pulls guard successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Grigorian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pyke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grigorian has managed to get both his arms back between Pyke's legs - danger averted.
Grigorian stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.#SU#
Pyke is working an open guard so Grigorian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pyke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pyke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Pyke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Pyke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pyke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyke misses with a low 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 Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand. #ROC#
Pyke is rocked!
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyke can do to turn this around?
Pyke blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Pyke seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pyke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grigorian is unloading with more strikes now! Pyke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Razmig Grigorian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 34
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Smesman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smesman scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Smesman ducked under it nicely.
Smesman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smesman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smesman. Smesman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimmy Smesman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Smesman.
Smesman scores with a punch to the head.
Smesman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Grigorian's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Smesman.
Grigorian checks a low kick from Smesman.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smesman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
Smesman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smesman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Smesman missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smesman checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Smesman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smesman moves forwards but Grigorian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Smesman's leg. Smesman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
Smesman throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smesman is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smesman misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smesman slips a jab from Grigorian.
Smesman looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Smesman takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Smesman's shoulder, as Smesman tries to avoid the shot.
Smesman swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Smesman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smesman lands a jab.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigorian wants to slow Smesman down by chopping away at his legs.
Smesman swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Smesman jabs at Grigorian's body.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Sloppy strikes from Smesman. Those never looked like landing.
Smesman throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Smesman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smesman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Smesman.
Nice shot by Grigorian.
Smesman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
As Smesman tries to get set, Grigorian tries to push him back and clinch up but Smesman manages to avoid the attempt.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Smesman's head.
Smesman swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Grigorian pushes Smesman up against the cage in a clinch.
Smesman wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Smesman. #BC2#
Smesman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smesman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Smesman off balance momentarily.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Smesman sees coming a mile off.
Smesman throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. #T4#
Smesman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smesman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorian slips a jab from Smesman.
Grigorian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smesman.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Grigorian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Smesman.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Smesman.
Grigorian tries to move into range but Smesman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smesman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smesman throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Grigorian counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Smesman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smesman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Smesman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Smesman.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smesman's calf.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the head.
Jimmy Smesman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Smesman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smesman misses with a head kick. #CL#
Grigorian moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smesman is trying to break the clinch but Grigorian has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Smesman breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Grigorian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smesman doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Smesman is rocked!
Smesman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
It looked like Grigorian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smesman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Smesman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Smesman misses with a wild combination.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smesman is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Smesman looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Smesman seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Smesman.
Smesman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though.
Smesman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smesman duly obliges.
Smesman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smesman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smesman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian with a jab.#T2#
Grigorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smesman's sensitive parts.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smesman. That did some damage!
Smesman lands a two punch combo. #KD#
Grigorian cracks Smesman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grigorian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smesman to stand back up!
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smesman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Grigorian lands a right hand from hell, dropping Smesman. Grigorian pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
A relieved looking Razmig Grigorian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Bounty misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick.
Bounty misses the shot to the body.
Bounty throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Grigorian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
Bounty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Bounty lands an uppercut.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bounty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Bounty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian avoids a kick to the body.
Bounty throws a leg kick but Grigorian moved away.
Bounty connects with a solid leg kick.
Bounty digs a good hook to Grigorian's body. #CL2#
Bounty clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bounty misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
A short right from Bounty on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
Bounty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bounty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty blocking some punches.
Bounty blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Grigorian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bounty, pushing him back against the cage.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Bounty lands with a right to the head.
Bounty misses with the head strike.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Bounty can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Bounty's head.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands a shot to the body.
Grigorian lands a body punch.
Bounty stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Bounty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bounty trying to control the position but instead, Grigorian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bounty into the cage.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bounty misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Bounty working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Bounty blocking some punches.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Bounty throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
Bounty lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Bounty cracks Grigorian with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Bounty tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Bounty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bounty looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Grigorian jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Bounty avoids nicely.
Bounty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bounty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grigorian lands a jab to Bounty's midsection.
Bounty lands with a nice combination. Grigorian backs away looking to recover.
Bounty 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.
Bounty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bounty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bounty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Bounty.
Bounty wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs.
Grigorian throws a hook but Bounty avoids it easily.
Bounty moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Bounty.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a hook but Bounty avoids it easily.
Bounty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage!
Good work by Bounty as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian. #CL#
Grigorian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bounty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bounty is breathing heavily.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Bounty prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Bounty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bounty.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Bounty takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bounty.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bounty's elbow.
Grigorian is leaning against Bounty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bounty is rocked!
Bounty digs a right hand into Grigorian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grigorian's gas tank.
Bounty is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian pushes Bounty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bounty blocking some punches.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
Bounty seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian gets through Bounty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bounty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bounty throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian dips a shoulder and cracks Bounty with a mighty uppercut! Bounty falls back against the cage and Grigorian unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bounty is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grigorian screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Razmig Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.#CL#
Grigorian pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Grigorian won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards. #ROC#
Fisher is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian digs a right hand underneath Fisher's ribcage. Fisher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Fisher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fisher looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian. #T1#
Fisher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grigorian after a bit of a struggle.
Razmig Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Grigorian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grigorian pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisher takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Grigorian drops Fisher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fisher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Nathan Fisher's cut even more.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisher with a big uppercut! Fisher tries to clinch up but Grigorian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fisher to the mat! Fisher covers up and Grigorian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
Our winner, Razmig Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
Vitor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Vitor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitor.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vitor is able to avoid easily.
Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Vitor cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Vitor lands with a straight right. Grigorian didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian is looking to clinch.
Grigorian connects with a jab.
Vitor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Vitor cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Vitor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Vitor was not able to check. #T1#
Jab from Grigorian.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vitor's hands.
Vitor misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like T-R-T Vitor has been cut.#CL#
Grigorian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vitor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitor's elbow.
Vitor can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vitor on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian tries to work over Vitor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Vitor lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Vitor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian cracks Vitor with a nice body shot.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitor's elbow.
Vitor blocks an uppercut.
Vitor misses with a body punch.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with the head strike. #T3#
Vitor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vitor.
Vitor prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vitor misses with some punches.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitor looks winded!
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vitor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
A body shot lands from Vitor.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Vitor controls the action.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor misses with a body punch. #T4#
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Vitor blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Vitor has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Vitor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vitor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Vitor slips the punch.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Vitor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian swings for the body but Vitor moves out of range.
Grigorian moves out of range as Vitor throws a body kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Grigorian has knocked Vitor down with a huge combo! Grigorian steps away and waves a wobbly Vitor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vitor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitor is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Vitor seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Vitor's leg but Vitor calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Vitor's leg. Vitor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Vitor moves out of range. #T1#
A jab 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.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitor throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Vitor takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Vitor throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian tries to land a body kick
and Vitor counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Vitor semi-blocks. #CUT#
That has opened up T-R-T Vitor's cut even more.#T2#
Vitor throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Grigorian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Vitor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitor can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Razmig Grigorian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Vitor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Vitor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Vitor. #T3#
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Vitor avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Vitor tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
Vitor is breathing heavily.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Vitor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above T-R-T Vitor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitors head.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards. #T4#
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Vitor.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
A short right from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian throws a big uppercut that drops Vitor! More strikes from Grigorian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vitor lies dazed against the cage as Grigorian celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Razmig Grigorian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Mamedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Mamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamedov's gas tank.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Mamedov blocks a body shot from Grigorian. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.#CL2#
Grigorian darts in and clinches Mamedov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov. #T1#
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamedov or not.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mamedov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Grigorian holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamedov drops back down to his feet.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian. #T2#
Grigorian gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Grigorian.
We've been hearing reports that Mamedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.
Grigorian with a hook.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedov seems unphased.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Mamedov is rocked!
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Mamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Mamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Grigorian sizes up Mamedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigorian connects with a nice cross there... Mamedov is looking wobbly and Grigorian recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mamedov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Grigorian jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 11
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Grigorian looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigorian, not yet.
Grigorian keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grigorian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Grigorian is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Grigorian denies him.
Grigorian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Brown trying to control the position but Grigorian is working away. #SUB#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working.
Grigorian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown trying to control the position but Grigorian is working away.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Grigorian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grigorian tries to improve position but can't.
Grigorian is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigorian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #ES2#
Grigorian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grigorian's waist but Grigorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigorian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grigorian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working. #T3#
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grigorian tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is putting a hurting on Grigorian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Grigorian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Grigorian is working away.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Grigorian is looking for a sweep.
Grigorian parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grigorian's legs.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigorian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grigorian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown taking a break here but Grigorian is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grigorian's half guard.#ES2#
Grigorian kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grigorian did well to prevent Brown getting side control.#ES2#
Grigorian has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Grigorian back against the cage.
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!
Brown jumps guard but Grigorian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Brown jumps guard. #T1#
Grigorian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Grigorian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigorian lands a slapping body shot.
Grigorian throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.#TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown working the strikes but Grigorian uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grigorian tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Grigorian moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grigorian pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Grigorian is continuing to stall.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown wants to pass the guard but Grigorian is keeping the position.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Grigorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Brown is really struggling to control Grigorian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grigorian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grigorian is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grigorian in particular looking to stall.
Brown moves into full guard. #T4##SU2#
Grigorian stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Buck Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian connects with the punch.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigorian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brown blocks it well.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Grigorian counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Razmig Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Brown ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Grigorian.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown is aggressively charging in as Grigorian backs up avoiding any damage. Grigorian tosses out a jab and Brown runs right into it face first! Brown is out cold! Grigorian dropped down on all fours and is barking in Brown's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
A relieved looking Razmig Grigorian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Kalervo throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.#CL#
Grigorian rushes Kalervo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Kalervo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 short right from Grigorian.
Kalervo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow. #T1#
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Kalervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Kalervo throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Grigorian. #T2#
Grigorian avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
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 pushes Kalervo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kalervo.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kalervo.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo. #T3#
Grigorian avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Kalervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Kalervo working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Kalervo.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Grigorian. #T4#
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian pushes Kalervo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a right hand. #ROC#
Kalervo is rocked!
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorian avoids the damage to the body.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a big right hand that drops Kalervo! The killer instinct kicks in and Grigorian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grigorian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Ignatowski's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatowski thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Ignatowski. #T1#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigorian avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian with a hook.
A combination from Grigorian does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Ignatowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski scores with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has been cut.
Ignatowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatowski throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ignatowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grigorian misses with a double jab
and Ignatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigorian, as that shot connected.
Ignatowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Grigorian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grigorian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian catches Ignatowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatowski counters with a good low kick that Grigorian was not able to check.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
and Grigorian counters with a big head kick but Ignatowski shrugs it off.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Ignatowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian. #T4#
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.
Ignatowski tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Grigorian throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Ignatowski.
A leg kick checked by Grigorian.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grigorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Grigorian takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grigorian misses with a straight left. #T1#
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian misses with a hook
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grigorian cracks Ignatowski with an open hand slap.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ignatowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski motions for Grigorian to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Grigorian works Ignatowski's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Ignatowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigorian, as that shot connected.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
It appears Ignatowski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ignatowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grigorian counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Ignatowski.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Grigorian misses with a hook.#T4#
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatowski.
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski blocks a jab.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Grigorian moves his leg out of the way.
Grigorian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski misses with the body kick
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Ignatowski throws a counter high kick but Grigorian was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorian misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grigorian takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Grigorian. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Ignatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Ignatowski.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razmig Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigorian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Grigorian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigorian, as that shot connected.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grigorian is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
Grigorian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.#T3#
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grigorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grigorian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage!
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Ignatowski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian throws a combination. Ignatowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Grigorian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razmig 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Grigorian lands an overhand right.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Grigorian tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Tucker looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian works on Tucker's body with a couple of short punches.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Tucker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tucker's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian pushes Tucker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Tucker 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 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Grigorian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tucker with a big uppercut! Tucker tries to clinch up but Grigorian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tucker to the mat! Tucker covers up and Grigorian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
An out of breath Razmig Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Pits looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Pits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.#KD#
Grigorian cracks Pits with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grigorian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pits to stand back up!#ROC#
Pits is rocked!
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Pits throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Pits.
Pits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
We've been informed that Pits has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigorian.#KD#
Grigorian cracks Pits with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grigorian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pits to stand back up!
Pits is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Pits switches off momentarily and Grigorian cracks him with a monster right hand! Pits topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Grigorian dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Grigorian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mac with a jab.
Grigorian misses with a right hand
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grigorian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Mac's leg. Mac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian checks the leg kick.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Mac avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Mac missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian jabs at Mac's body.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Grigorian both land. Nice combination.
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Mac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian's coach down at Gym Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grigorian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Mac throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Mac moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian motions for Mac to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Grigorian.
Mac misses with a combination
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big right from Mac misses.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Mac swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a crisp right that sends Mac to the canvas! Grigorian follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
An out of breath Razmig Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Surov swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Grigorian throws the kick towards the body but Surov avoids it.
Surov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Surov. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Surov's body. Surov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Surov missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian lands a nice shot that snaps Surov's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Surov takes a step back to recover.
Surov looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigorian - that will leave a mark!
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Grigorian lands a body shot. #KD#
Grigorian cracks Surov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Surov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grigorian finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Surov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Surov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Surov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grigorian connects with a superb combination that knocks Surov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Grigorian before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Surov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016

#R1#
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Funske jumps back.
Grigorian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Grigorian backs off Funske throws a huge counter combo but Grigorian manages to avoid it all.
Grigorian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funske.
Funske looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Funske saw that one coming.
Grigorian throws a lazy body kick
letting Funske counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Funske gets the takedown into side control.
Grigorian takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funske taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Funske looks up at the clock and then as Grigorian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Funske smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Funske has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grigorian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Funske yanks on the arm and Grigorian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Funske.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramachandra Funske!
Our winner, Ramachandra Funske, 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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