PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruud De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruud De Groot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Groot
vs
Wagner

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruud De Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donald Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
De Groot moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Groot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Groot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Groot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wagner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Groot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wagner under the eye.
Wagner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Wagner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Groot.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can De Groot finish him?
De Groot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Groot avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner checks a low kick from De Groot.
Wagner seems to have recovered his senses.
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Groot.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but De Groot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Groot lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
De Groot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Groot scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Groot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
De Groot lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
De Groot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.

De Groot breaks from the clinch.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner is looking to clinch but De Groot is avoiding it.
De Groot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruud De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner shoots in but De Groot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but De Groot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruud De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Wagner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Groot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Groot.
De Groot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Wagner is trying to pull guard but De Groot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Groot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from De Groot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Groot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from De Groot.
De Groot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.

De Groot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
and De Groot counters with a low kick, right behind Wagner 's knee.
De Groot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
De Groot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wagner looks winded!
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner.
De Groot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Groot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Wagner moved away.
De Groot throws a head kick that Wagner semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
De Groot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from De Groot finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Groot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Groot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud De Groot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Groot lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Groot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
De Groot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groot.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Groot can pounce on him.
De Groot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
A good leg kick by De Groot.
De Groot jabs Wagner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Groot throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck for Wagner with that takedown attempt.
De Groot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
De Groot misses with a leg kick.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Groot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by De Groot.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Groot but De Groot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruud De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Wagner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wagner is trying desperately to land a takedown but De Groot is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wagner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
De Groot is looking to wear down Wagner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Groot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wagner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and De Groot moves out of range easily.
De Groot connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Wagner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Groot.
De Groot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from De Groot.
Wagner looks for a takedown but De Groot sprawls well.
Ruud De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Wagner.
Some bone on bone action there as Wagner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot connects with an inside leg kick.
Wagner checks a leg kick nicely.
De Groot lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Groot blocks a head kick by Wagner.
De Groot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wagner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Groot lands a slapping body shot.
Ruud De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner throws a series of punches but De Groot avoids them all with ease.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Groot. De Groot obviously looking to wear him down.
De Groot cracks Wagner with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Groot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Wagner tries for a takedown but De Groot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Groot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Groot swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Groot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for De Groot. That snapped Wagner's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Groot.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Groot throws a body kick that misses.
De Groot lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Groot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Groot dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!

Wagner shoots in and bounces De Groot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Groot pulls Wagner in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud De Groot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

De Groot connects with a high kick.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Wagner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Groot wants to slow Wagner down by chopping away at his legs.
De Groot throws a leg kick

and Wagner counters with a single leg into guard. De Groot didn't expect that.
Wagner trying to control but De Groot is working from the bottom.
Wagner stands and throws De Groot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wagner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Groot tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Groot wants to control but Wagner postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Groot is trying to work for a sweep but Wagner has mounted him!
De Groot wants to control but Wagner is having none of it.
De Groot is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Groot is looking to escape.
De Groot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Groot tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Groot is holding on tight.
Wagner wants to control the pace but De Groot is squirming around nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Groot is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to control but De Groot wriggling away.
Wagner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Donald Wagner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Groot with a nice cross.
Donald Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Groot misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt - De Groot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Groot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Groot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
De Groot misses with a low kick.

Wagner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Groot's guard.
Wagner wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner won't allow De Groot to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Groot 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruud De Groot!