I've beaten this boss a few times, and think he's overall fun. I for the life of me, however, can't figure out how to avoid one combo.

Specifically, it's when he 1) spawns a trail of delayed projectile saws, 2) leaps at you with a perilous attack, and 3) immediately goes for a grab.

I've tried running close, far away, and sideways from the saws. I've tried rolling and guarding the saws. No matter what, it seems like they always coincide with another attack, making it impossible to avoid damage. The stagger is usually enough to make the grab connect, making the damage add up to an instant kill. This combo isn't super frequent, but it's a run-ender every single time.

Anyone have any luck finding the "intended" way to avoid damage?