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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Razmig Grigorian (ranked 3459 p4p, 3524 weight class) and Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 456 p4p, 461 weight class). Marsden Jr has chosen 7 Words by Deftones as his entrance music. Brandon Marsden Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razmig Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Marsden Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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'.
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