Round 3: Ten seconds in and Boetsch gets another takedown, but can't keep Grove down. Grove doesn't have much trouble getting back to his feet, but every time he does he ends up stuck in the clinch, where Boetsch is quick to put him down again. Grove gamely gets back to his feet again and stops a Boetsch takedown attempt cold. Signs of life for the Hawaiian. Boetsch is starting to look a little worn, but he gets another takedown moments later. Grove continues to battle back, but Boetsch's takedowns are relentless. He puts Grove on his back again, but Grove manages to get up and actually takes Grove down. Impressive, but it doesn't help him much here. He has to know he's done on the scorecards and in need of a finish. They end the round on ground, up against the fence, both looking exhausted
Tim Boetsch def. Kendall Grove via unanimous decision