PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groote's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bas' Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

De Groote
vs
Heracles

193 cm
20
240 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
273 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

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Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Heracles!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groote takes a swing at Heracles's ribcage but misses.
De Groote throws the kick towards the body but Heracles avoids it.
Bas De Groote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groote connects with a nice looking jab.
De Groote moves away from the strike by Heracles.
Some wild striking there from Heracles.

De Groote darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Groote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heracles keeps working.
Heracles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Groote.
De Groote trying to control from half guard but Heracles is working away.
Heracles pushes De Groote off looking to stand but De Groote dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heracles wants to improve his position but De Groote is controlling well.

De Groote is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heracles is trying to stand back up but De Groote is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by De Groote.

De Groote scores with a takedown into Heracles's guard.
Heracles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heracles keeping moving, preventing De Groote from controlling successfully.
De Groote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heracles is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Heracles looking for a guillotine here but De Groote defends easily.

De Groote is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heracles wants to stand up but De Groote is controlling him.
De Groote throws a big right hand that misses.
Heracles looking for a sweep. Not yet Heracles, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Groote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles throws a nice looking combination but De Groote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heracles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heracles misses with a hook to the body
and De Groote counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Groote.
De Groote connects with the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - De Groote scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heracles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as De Groote lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heracles doesn't seem phased though.
Heracles avoids the body shot from De Groote.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heracles lands with a cross.
De Groote thows a body shot but no joy.
Heracles misses with a body punch
and De Groote counters with a thumping low kick.
De Groote lands an overhand right.
Heracles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Groote throws a shot to the body.
Heracles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heracles there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groote scores with a punch to the head.
De Groote misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Groote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heracles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Groote.
A solid body kick from De Groote.
De Groote avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Groote scores with a sloppy right hand. Heracles should have avoided that one.
De Groote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heracles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Groote somewhat.
De Groote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heracles is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles misses with an uppercut. De Groote saw that one coming.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
Heracles throws a big shot that misses.
De Groote with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heracles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heracles avoids the body shot from De Groote.
Heracles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Groote counters with a straight right hand.
Heracles misses with a jab to the body
enabling De Groote to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Groote with a nice cross.
De Groote connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heracles's hands.
Zeus Heracles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Groote just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heracles moves away.
De Groote shoots in for a takedown but Heracles shows good takedown defense.
De Groote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bas De Groote is winning the standup battle so far.
De Groote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heracles looks to land a combination but De Groote avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles throws out a loose jab but De Groote uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from De Groote does it's job there.
De Groote connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heracles. Heracles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Groote swings for the body but Heracles moves out of range.
De Groote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Groote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Groote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heracles tries to move into range but De Groote moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heracles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by De Groote. Beautiful body shot.
De Groote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groote swinging wilding here.
Heracles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heracles swings away with a body shot that misses

and De Groote counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Groote trying to control the position but Heracles is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heracles is looking for a sweep.
Heracles prevents De Groote from improving position.
Heracles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas De Groote dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Groote ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Groote defending well as Heracles loads up on a big left hand.
Heracles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Groote counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heracles is lucky that one didn't land flush.

De Groote feints and as Heracles raises his hands in defense, De Groote changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Groote passes Heracles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Groote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heracles can do to turn this around?
Heracles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heracles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heracles controls De Groote momentarily but De Groote frees himself.
De Groote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote stopping the sweep attempt from Heracles.
Heracles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Groote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Groote keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heracles's head.
De Groote postures up and lands a big shot to Heracles's brow.
De Groote has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Heracles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Groote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Groote thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Heracles working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Groote has passed into half guard!
De Groote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

De Groote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heracles is just riding it out for now. De Groote eventually gives up the hold.
De Groote controlling the pace.
De Groote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Groote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Groote is trying to control the action in half guard but Heracles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Groote here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heracles tries to get to full guard but De Groote has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heracles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heracles momentarily.
Heracles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heracles is looking to clinch but De Groote is avoiding it.
Heracles avoids the head kick by De Groote.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Groote connects with a single shot there.
Heracles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Groote.
De Groote shoots for a double leg takedown but Heracles sprawls well. He's pushed De Groote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Groote misses with a low kick as Heracles jumps back.
De Groote thumps Heracles with a low kick.
A slow jab from Heracles misses its intended target.
De Groote thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Groote throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas De Groote clearly takes that round.
That's time! De Groote's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

De Groote bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heracles blocks a jab.
Heracles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heracles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heracles throws a sloppy body shot

and De Groote counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heracles!
De Groote working Heracles over with strikes here.

De Groote has control of Heracles's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heracles regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Heracles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote controlling the pace for now.
De Groote working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Heracles really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heracles wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De Groote scores with punches to the body.
De Groote throwing damaging strikes from the back! Heracles could be in trouble here!
De Groote lands strikes to the head.
Heracles is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

De Groote patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Can Heracles hold on?! De Groote is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Heracles breaks De Groote's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Heracles trying to control but De Groote is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Groote working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Heracles has passed into half guard!

Heracles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Heracles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Groote counters with a nice body kick.
Heracles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Groote.
Heracles takes a swing at De Groote's ribcage but misses.
De Groote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heracles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Groote rather than just go for the knockout.
Heracles moves out of range of the body kick from De Groote.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groote moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Groote fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heracles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Heracles.
De Groote scores with a shot to the body.
De Groote moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Groote throws a jab when Heracles was well out of range.
De Groote fails to land the takedown.

De Groote feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heracles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

De Groote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heracles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Groote has Heracles in his guard.
De Groote keeping full guard, as Heracles tries to pass.
De Groote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heracles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas De Groote had his way with Zeus Heracles in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

De Groote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heracles was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groote.
De Groote lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Groote misses with a hook.
De Groote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heracles digs a good hook to De Groote's body.
De Groote tries to work over Heracles's front leg with a kick but Heracles checks it.
De Groote misses with a looping left.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Groote.
De Groote shoots in but Heracles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heracles throws a right hand that De Groote ducks under and follows up with a left that De Groote also avoids with ease.
De Groote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Groote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heracles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heracles looks to throw the jab but De Groote is out of range.
De Groote moves out of range as Heracles strikes.
De Groote lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Groote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heracles's head backwards.
Heracles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heracles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Bas De Groote has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heracles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Groote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groote.
Heracles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heracles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groote.
Heracles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heracles swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Groote counters with a stiff right hand.
Heracles takes one to the chin there.
De Groote throws a jab when Heracles was well out of range.
Heracles avoids the head kick by De Groote.
Zeus Heracles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Groote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heracles moves away.
Heracles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Groote ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bas De Groote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for De Groote.
De Groote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heracles circles away quickly and effectively.
De Groote lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heracles is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
De Groote lands a jab to Heracles's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Heracles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Groote 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas De Groote!
Bas De Groote retains his heavyweight title!