PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Rejects. Garner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Main Event kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karl Grossman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Grossman
vs
Garner

173 cm
26
151 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

160 cm
33
143 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman misses the jab.
Grossman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garner.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Grossman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Grossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grossman misses with a knee to the head.
Garner tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Grossman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grossman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garner scores with a one two! Grossman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garner looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman swings for the body but Garner moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner shoots in but no luck this time.
Karl Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grossman.
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garner.
Grossman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garner.
Garner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Grossman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garner.
Titus Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garner misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.

Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman working Garner over with knees to the body.
Garner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Garner struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.

Garner has picked Grossman up - he's going for a ride! Garner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grossman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grossman is working hard here to advance position.
Garner wants to pass to mount but Grossman is defending the position.
Garner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grossman's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner wants to pass to mount but Grossman is defending the position.
Garner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garner is trying to control. Grossman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grossman trying to control here.
Garner prevents Grossman from improving his position.
Garner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grossman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grossman looking for a sweep. Not yet Grossman, not yet.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is pulling down on Garner's head to control his posture.
Garner stopping the sweep attempt from Grossman.
Grossman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grossman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garner thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grossman.
Garner throws a right hand that misses
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Garner scores with a shot to the body.
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 Karl Grossman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grossman swinging wildly here.
Garner lands a nice looking body shot.
Garner swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grossman.
Grossman tries to land a leg kick but Garner saw it coming and moves away.
Grossman moves to clinch but Garner breaks away
and Garner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grossman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grossman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grossman tried to score with a low kick but Garner checks it.
Grossman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garner throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Grossman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garner with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grossman will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the liver by Garner. Beautiful body shot.
Grossman lands a jab to Garner's midsection.
Garner swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Garner connects with a body shot.
Garner throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garner.
Garner misses with a kick to the body
and Grossman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grossman tries to move into range but Garner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
A telegraphed right hand from Garner misses the target.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Garner misses with a jab to the body
and Grossman counters with a nice leg kick.
Grossman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grossman circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Grossman finds it's target.
Grossman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garner misses with a wild body shot.
Garner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grossman. That did some damage!
Grossman misses with a low kick as Garner jumps back.
Garner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grossman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karl Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Garner tries to score with a low kick but Grossman moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Garner.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman cracks Garner with an open hand slap.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Garner misses.
Grossman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner.
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner shoots in and drives through. Grossman sprawls well.
Grossman lunges at Garner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garner's hand.
Grossman avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garner.
A telegraphed right hand from Garner misses the target.
Garner tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garner throws a one two combo.
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 Karl Grossman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Grossman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garner on the side of the head.
Garner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Grossman moves into the clinch.
Garner is working for takedown but Grossman is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garner.
Grossman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grossman pushes Garner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Garner managing to block the knees to the body from Grossman.
Grossman prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grossman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karl Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Garner.
Grossman tries to land a knee to the head but Garner blocks with his arms.
Garner looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Garner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Garner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Garner.
A body shot lands from Garner.
A knee to the head by Grossman.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Garner.
Titus Garner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garner tries to stall but Grossman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grossman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grossman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garner's face.
Garner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garner lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Grossman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Grossman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garner on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grossman rather than just go for the knockout.
Garner misses with a looping left.
Grossman dodges the punch combination from Garner.
Garner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grossman swivels and escapes.
Garner stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Grossman as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Garner.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garner moves away.
Grossman misses the shot to the body.
Garner slips under a jab.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grossman throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Garner misses with a body punch
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
Garner tries to bum rush Grossman with a series of wild strikes but Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garner jabs at Grossman's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grossman pinned against the cage. Grossman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garner. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titus Garner.
I think Grossman 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karl Grossman!
A very excited looking Karl Grossman 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.