PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryker De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Killmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmore has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

De Groot
vs
Killmore

184 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryker De Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Killmore!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot lands a lovely overhand right.
De Groot scores with a sloppy right hand. Killmore should have avoided that one.
Killmore avoids a kick to the body.

Killmore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Groot tries to bench press Killmore off him but Killmore keeps the position.
Killmore landing a few strikes.
Killmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Groot keeps working.
De Groot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Killmore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Groot wants to control but Killmore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Groot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killmore scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killmore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Groot wants to control but Killmore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killmore misses with a head shot. De Groot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Killmore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killmore wants to pass the guard but De Groot is keeping the position.
Killmore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killmore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killmore looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Groot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killmore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
De Groot throws a right and a left that both miss.

De Groot gets caught flat footed, as Killmore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Groot looking to control.
De Groot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Groot trying to control the position.
Killmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killmore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Groot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killmore manages to get himself to full guard.
De Groot controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot trying to control but Killmore is working from the bottom.
De Groot passes Killmore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Groot is working away from the top position though.
De Groot wants to take a breather but Killmore is having none of it.
De Groot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Groot wants to take a breather but Killmore is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Killmore 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.
De Groot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killmore wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killmore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Groot wants to sweep but no luck.
Killmore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Groot's guard.
Killmore thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Groot to regain full guard.
De Groot working a defensive guard here.
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet.
Killmore looking to pass the guard.
De Groot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killmore stands up over De Groot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Killmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Groot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Killmore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killmore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killmore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killmore is pushing down on De Groot's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Groot is fighting to maintain full guard but Killmore has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Groot tries to get to full guard but Killmore has control of the leg.
Killmore is thwarting De Groot's attempts to control the position.
Killmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Groot tries to get to full guard but Killmore has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Killmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

De Groot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Killmore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killmore misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Groot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Groot tries to roll over but Killmore keeps him under control.
De Groot is working hard here to advance position.
De Groot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killmore.
De Groot moves into full guard.
De Groot looking to control.
Killmore is breathing heavily.
Killmore throwing strikes but missing.
De Groot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killmore shoots in for a takedown but De Groot shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Groot, right into the meat.
De Groot misses with a body kick.
Killmore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Groot avoids the body shot from Killmore.
De Groot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killmore.
Killmore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Groot.
De Groot misses with a head kick.

Killmore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Groot is looking to control Killmore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Groot avoid being mounted?
De Groot is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
De Groot is pressing down on Killmore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killmore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Groot is trying to control the position but Killmore postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot is really struggling to control Killmore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Killmore thows a big elbow that misses.
De Groot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Groot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killmore!
Killmore working to try and regain half guard.
De Groot wants to control the pace but Killmore is squirming around nicely.
De Groot throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
De Groot looking to control but Killmore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Groot controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot wants to control the pace but Killmore is squirming around nicely.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryker De Groot just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Killmore moves out of range of the body kick.

De Groot gets caught flat footed, as Killmore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Groot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Groot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet.
De Groot trying to keep a closed guard but Killmore is proving a slippery customer.
Killmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Groot is keeping the position for now.

That's four 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.
De Groot wants to sweep but no luck.
Killmore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Groot's guard.
Well, if Killmore is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Groot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killmore is working away from the top position though.
De Groot is looking to improve his position.
De Groot is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Killmore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Killmore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killmore lands in his opponent's guard.
De Groot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killmore is one step ahead there.
Doug Killmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Groot looking to control.
Killmore stopping the sweep attempt from De Groot.
Killmore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killmore trying to control but De Groot is working from the bottom.
De Groot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Killmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Groot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Groot wants to sweep here but Killmore controlling him for the moment.
Killmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from De Groot.
De Groot tries to land a front kick but Killmore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Groot throws a right and a left that both miss.

De Groot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Killmore wants to pass the guard but De Groot is keeping the position.
De Groot controls Killmore momentarily but Killmore frees himself.
De Groot wants to sweep here but Killmore controlling him for the moment.
Killmore trying to control but De Groot is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Groot is trying to keep Killmore in close.
Killmore stands up over De Groot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Killmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Killmore 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.
De Groot controls Killmore momentarily but Killmore frees himself.
Killmore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryker De Groot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Groot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killmore chips away with some ground and pound.
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet.
De Groot controls Killmore momentarily but Killmore frees himself.
De Groot wants to sweep here but Killmore controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killmore.
Killmore working away.
Killmore is looking to take a break and control but De Groot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Groot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killmore's best efforts.
De Groot is trying to maintain the position but Killmore is very close to passing his half guard.
De Groot is trying to get back to full guard.
Killmore wants to take a breather but De Groot is having none of it.
De Groot trying to hold on to Killmore's head to control him but Killmore postures up.
Doug Killmore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killmore wants to take a breather but De Groot is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Groot!
Killmore needs to keep his hands up - De Groot had a free shot at his head there.
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Groot stuffs the takedown.
De Groot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Groot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Killmore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doug Killmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Groot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killmore.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Killmore moves out of range easily.
De Groot connects with a jab.
De Groot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Groot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Groot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Killmore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Groot misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Killmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killmore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Killmore!