PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Kimler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimler has chosen im the shit as his entrance music. Garrett Kimler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kendall Grove's chin.

Grove
vs
Kimler

186 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrett Kimler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kimler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Grove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimler wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Kimler content to stall in guard here.
Kimler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grove working for a triangle but Kimler defends it easily.
Kimler won't allow Grove to sweep him here.
Grove throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Grove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grove looking to control.

Grove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimler is one step ahead there.
Kimler wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Grove trying to keep a closed guard but Kimler is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Kimler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Grove bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Grove has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimler.
Grove is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grove is trying to improve his position.
Grove manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kimler gets back to full guard.
Grove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grove is pushing down on Kimler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimler is fighting to maintain full guard but Grove has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grove controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove wants to take a breather but Kimler is having none of it.
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kimler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimler trying to control the position.
Grove trying to control but Kimler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grove shoots for a takedown but Kimler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Grove clinches up against the cage.
Grove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grove is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kimler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grove stuffs the takedown.
Kimler fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimler has a takedown stuffed.

Kimler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimler trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.

Grove scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kimler closes the distance and clinches up with Grove, looking for a takedown. Kimler pushes Grove against the cage but Grove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Grove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Grove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grove staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kimler to see if he's OK.
Kimler being controlled for a moment.
Grove lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kimler is looking for a sweep.
Grove tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove cracks Kimler with a big elbow.
Kimler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimler struggling a bit here.

Grove stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimler as he jumps to the side.

Grove clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimler has had enough of the clinch but Grove keeps him there for the moment.
Kimler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimler takes a shot to the head.

Grove drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimler stopping the sweep attempt from Grove.
Kimler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grove is proving hard to escape from.
Grove is trying to keep Kimler in close.
Grove controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Grove dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grove shoots in for a takedown but Kimler shows good takedown defense.
Kimler is looking to clinch.
Kimler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grove shoots in for a double leg but Kimler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kimler gets the takedown into side control.
Grove is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimler off and has taken his back!

Kimler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kimler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimler rolls, trying to escape but Grove keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kimler doesn't escape.

Grove looking for the RNC.
Grove keeps control of the position as Kimler tries to break free.
Kimler wants to control his opponent's hands but Grove gets his hands free.
Grove is hanging on to Kimler's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grove looking for the RNC.
Kimler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimler regains half guard.
Kendall Grove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kimler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grove pulls his head out easily.

Grove stands up out of the half guard.

Kimler scores with a takedown into Grove's guard.

Grove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove working a defensive guard but Kimler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kimler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grove keeps working.
Grove holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kimler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grove keeps working.
Kimler working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kimler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grove, who protects the arm well.
Grove tries to improve position but can't.
Kimler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grove keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimler counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grove lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grove 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Grove!