PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Garnett
vs
Boxo

186 cm
32
182 lbs
26 - 14 - 2

189 cm
34
202 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mini Boxo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxo doesn't manage to clinch there - Garnett circles away.
Boxo connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Garnett as he connects with a hook.
Boxo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kevin Garnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxo blocks a low kick nicely.
Boxo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garnett missing with a left hand there. Boxo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxo wants to clinch up but Garnett keeps it at a distance.
Garnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garnett throws a leg kick but Boxo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boxo moves in looking to clinch but Garnett pushes him off.
Garnett throws a lazy head kick

and Boxo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garnett 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!
Garnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxo jumps guard but Garnett stands there with Boxo around his waist. Boxo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garnett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxo is defending well.
Boxo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garnett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boxo tries to land a knee to the head but Garnett blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxo is trying to drag Garnett to the mat but Garnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kevin Garnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Boxo.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxo looking to throw knees to the head but Garnett is blocking nicely.
Boxo is trying to pull guard but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Garnett.
Boxo misses with a knee strike.
Boxo trying to land knees to the body.
Boxo looks winded!
Garnett is leaning against Boxo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garnett lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxo prevents it.
Boxo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garnett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxo is trying to pull guard but Garnett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garnett wants a takedown.
Garnett misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boxo lands a hook that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
Garnett wants a takedown.

Garnett has hold of one of Boxo's legs. Boxo is fighting the takedown attempt but Garnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garnett wants to pass the guard but Boxo is keeping the position.
Boxo is trying to keep Garnett in close.
Garnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garnett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Garnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Garnett there.
Boxo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garnett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garnett throws a lazy head kick

and Boxo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boxo.
Garnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxo after a bit of a struggle.
Boxo landing knees to the head.
Boxo misses with a knee strike.
Garnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxo blocking some punches.
Garnett lands a left hand.
Boxo prevents a body shot from Garnett.
Garnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garnett blocks an elbow strike from Boxo.
Garnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxo.
Boxo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garnett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxo is trying to pull guard but Garnett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boxo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garnett tries a body shot but Boxo blocks it.
I was talking to Garnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boxo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Garnett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxo is pressed up against the cage. Garnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxo down to the mat. Boxo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garnett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garnett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garnett misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxo checks a leg kick.

Boxo forces Garnett back against the cage and clinches.
Boxo tries to pull guard but Garnett won't allow it.
Boxo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garnett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boxo can turn it around.
Boxo blocks a body shot from Garnett.
Boxo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.

Garnett has Boxo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Garnett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boxo tumbling to the mat - Garnett dives into Boxo's guard.
Boxo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garnett trying to control but Boxo is working from the bottom.
Garnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxo is retaining full guard.
Boxo controls Garnett momentarily but Garnett frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garnett dominated that round.
That's time! Garnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boxo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxo doesn't manage to clinch there - Garnett circles away.
Garnett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garnett loads up on a big right hand but Boxo slips the punch.
Garnett slips a jab from Boxo.
Boxo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garnett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garnett misses with a leg kick.
Garnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garnett connects with a leg kick. Boxo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxo wants to clinch up but Garnett keeps it at a distance.
Garnett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garnett misses with a kick to the body

and Boxo moves into the clinch.
Garnett tries a body shot but Boxo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garnett tightens his grip and picks Boxo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boxo manages to land in guard.
Garnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garnett passes into half guard.
Garnett is trying to control. Boxo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxo keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Garnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boxo lands with a slapping head kick.
Garnett misses with a low kick.
Garnett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garnett thuds his right hand into Boxo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Boxo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxo tries to clinch but Garnett is having none of it.
Garnett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boxo.
Garnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxo manages to avoid it.
Kevin Garnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxo has time to react.
Garnett takes one to the chin there.
Boxo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garnett is able to avoid easily.
Kevin Garnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Boxo. Boxo gets slowly back to his feet.
Garnett tries to land a front kick but Boxo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garnett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxo checks it well.
Garnett throws a head kick but Boxo moves out of range.
Garnett lands with a hook. Boxo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxo wants to clinch up but Garnett keeps it at a distance.
Boxo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garnett throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garnett blocks an elbow strike.
Boxo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garnetts head.

Garnett has hold of one of Boxo's legs. Boxo is fighting the takedown attempt but Garnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garnett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boxo is trying to control the position but Garnett postures up.
Garnett forces his way into half guard.
Garnett uses his free foot to push down on Boxo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxo.

Garnett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boxo is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxo wants to control from the top but Garnett keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo preventing the sweep.
Boxo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mini Boxo.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.
Garnett scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxo moves away.
Boxo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garnett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Boxo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garnett moves away from the strike by Boxo.
Garnett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garnett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boxo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garnett lands a body shot.
Garnett feints and then cracks Boxo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxo down.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxo moves in looking to clinch but Garnett pushes him off.
Garnett throws a leg kick but Boxo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a straight left.
Garnett throws a looping overhand right but Boxo ducks down to avoid it.
Garnett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boxo.
Garnett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxo tries to close the distance and clinch but Garnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxo tries to clinch up but Garnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Garnett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boxo wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxo.
Good standup being displayed there by Garnett as he connects with a hook.
Garnett 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett's corner calls for a 1-2. Garnett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxo throws a sloppy head kick

and Garnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxo's guard.
Boxo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxo is retaining full guard.
Garnett is stalling in the full guard.

Kevin Garnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxo.
Garnett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxo is out of range and Garnett settles back down.
Garnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett feints and then cracks Boxo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxo down.
Garnett tries to work over Boxo's front leg with a kick but Boxo checks it.

Boxo pushes Garnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxo tries to pull guard but Garnett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kevin Garnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxo blocks a body shot from Garnett.
Garnett is pressed up against the cage. Boxo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garnett down to the mat. Garnett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin Garnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Boxo.
Garnett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mini Boxo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garnett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garnett lands a leg kick that knocks Boxo off balance momentarily.
Boxo 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.
Garnett connects with a leg kick. Boxo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garnett scores with a leg kick.
Garnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxo can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Garnett finds it's target.
Garnett digs a good hook to Boxo's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garnett. Boxo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garnett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxo is looking to clinch.
Garnett misses with a low kick as Boxo jumps back.
Boxo tries to clinch up.
Boxo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boxo misses with a leg kick.
Boxo tries to clinch but Garnett is having none of it.
Garnett scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Garnett.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Garnett.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Boxo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garnett can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garnett 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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