PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo has chosen ISIS - Grinning Mouths as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karl De Groot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Groot
vs
Plo

170 cm
25
155 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

173 cm
27
150 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Gilop®
Seven Sins™

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot tries to clinch up.
De Groot misses with a straight left.
Plo misses with a takedown attempt
and Plo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plo dips to his left and cracks De Groot with an uppercut!
A lazy body kick from De Groot

and Plo counters with a single leg into guard. De Groot didn't expect that.
Plo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plo wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot trying to control the position.
Plo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo looking to pass the guard.
Plo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Groot seems keen to control Plo's posture.

Patrick Plo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Plo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
Plo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo throws the left hand but De Groot avoids the punch easily.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groot is just out of range.
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plo shoots and misses
and De Groot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Groot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plo.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groot.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Plo.
De Groot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - De Groot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Groot is fending him off so far but Plo persists. Nope, De Groot circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
Plo connects with a crisp jab.
Plo dives in and grabs De Groot's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Groot pushes down on Plo's head and hops out.
Plo throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groot.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Plo moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo misses with a straight right.
Patrick Plo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot cracks a nice hook into Plo's ribs.
Plo throws a good cross that connects.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot blocks it.
Plo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Groot avoids it really well and circles away.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Groot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Groot. De Groot obviously looking to wear him down.
Plo with a poor takedown
and De Groot counters with a nice uppercut.
De Groot misses with a left hand
and Plo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Groot thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Plo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Plo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Groot walks into a straight right hand from Plo.
Plo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groot.
Plo's corner calls for a 1-2. Plo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plo throws a big shot that misses.
Plo cracks De Groot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Groot was well out of range. Poor timing from Plo.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
Plo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Groot throws out the jab.
Plo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
De Groot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Plo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plo lands a head shot.
De Groot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plo misses the body punch
and De Groot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
Plo blocks a low kick nicely.
De Groot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plo defending well as De Groot loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot leaves Plo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Groot lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Plo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plo misses with a hook
and De Groot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plo takes a swing at De Groot's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a jab.

Plo is rocked!
Plo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plo is still on wobbly legs! Can De Groot finish him?
De Groot punishes Plo's body with a nice straight punch.
Plo seems to have recovered his senses.
Plo missing with a left hand there. De Groot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Plo as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for De Groot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plo connects with a nice looking jab.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plo shoots in but De Groot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Groot lands a jab to Plo's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot slips under a jab.
Plo checks a low kick from De Groot.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Plo misses with a left hand
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Plo's leg. Plo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plo closes the distance and clinches up with De Groot, looking for a takedown. Plo pushes De Groot against the cage but De Groot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
Plo shoots in looking for a takedown. De Groot tries to sprawl out of it but Plo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Groot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plo is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Groot. Plo shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl 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.

De Groot throws a head kick but Plo moves out of range.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo shoots in looking for a takedown but De Groot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Plo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Groot was covering up waiting for the punch and Plo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plo tries to free his leg and advance position but De Groot is retaining full guard.
Plo postures up and lands a big shot to De Groot's brow.
Plo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Groot looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Groot has Plo pulled in close to control his posture.
Plo thows a big elbow that misses.
Plo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plo wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
Plo looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Groot can pounce on him.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Groot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plo momentarily.
Plo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Plo catches De Groot right on the button with a cross.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
De Groot takes one on the button.
Plo cracks De Groot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plo avoids the head kick by De Groot.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
De Groot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Groot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
De Groot throws a right and a left that Plo avoids nicely.
Plo looks to land a left hand but De Groot moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.

Plo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Groot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plo 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.
Plo working the ground and pound but De Groot is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Groot is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Plo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Plo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plo throws a body punch but De Groot moves out of range.
Plo connects with a nice looking jab.
Plo misses with a wild body shot.
Plo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as De Groot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plo doesn't seem phased though.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Plo looks to land a right hand but De Groot moved out of range.
De Groot's corner calls for a 1-2. De Groot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
Plo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Plo fails with the takedown

and De Groot counters with a crisp one two that drops Plo! De Groot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Plo to his feet! Plo is in big trouble!
Plo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Plo swings for the body but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot misses with a body shot.
De Groot misses with a body shot.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Plo moves out of range easily.
Plo scores with a decent looking hook.
Plo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plo works the jab nicely.
De Groot is looking to wear down Plo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plo lands a jab to the nose.
De Groot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. De Groot catches Plo right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plo.
Plo connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Groot. De Groot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plo. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plo shoots in for a takedown but De Groot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
De Groot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plo connects with a jab.
Plo swings for the body but De Groot moves out of range.
Plo checks a low kick from De Groot.
Plo throws a jab when De Groot was well out of range.
De Groot scores with a jab. Plo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Groot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plo. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot moves out of range as Plo strikes.
Nice jab there from De Groot.
Plo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Groot throws a right and a left that Plo avoids nicely.
Plo ducks under a wild hook from De Groot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plo, as that shot connected.
De Groot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plo.
De Groot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Groot wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl De Groot had his way with Patrick Plo in that 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. This is the final round!

Plo scores with the left hand. De Groot knows he should have avoided that one.
Plo swinging wildly here.
De Groot ducks under a wild hook from Plo.
Plo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Plo blocks the low kick.
Plo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

De Groot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Groot controls Plo momentarily but Plo frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
De Groot controls Plo momentarily but Plo frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plo is able to avoid easily.
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
De Groot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Plo.
Plo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Groot as he jumps to the side.
De Groot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plo's hands.
Plo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Groot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Plo or perhaps it was just good defense by De Groot which made him look bad.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
De Groot swings for the body but Plo moves out of range.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plo manages to avoid it.
Plo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Groot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plo lands a nice looking body shot.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plo's sensitive parts.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
Plo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plo with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo misses with a left hand
and De Groot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Groot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plo.
Plo misses with an uppercut.

Plo shoots in and gets a takedown into De Groot's guard.
Plo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot wants to sweep but no luck.
Plo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Groot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patrick Plo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Plo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Groot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Plo.
I think Plo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Plo!
Patrick Plo is the new featherweight champion!