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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 4334 p4p, 513 weight class) and Razmig Grigorian (ranked 1444 p4p, 193 weight class). Grigorian has chosen Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Razmig Grigorian enters the ring!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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