PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Naughtius Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Maximus
vs
De Groot

173 cm
40
168 lbs
35 - 13 - 0

170 cm
41
155 lbs
47 - 20 - 4

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naughtius Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maximus punishes De Groot's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
De Groot tries a low kick but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
De Groot throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus lands with a kick to the temple. De Groot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karl De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from De Groot.
De Groot avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximus scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot jabs Maximus to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Maximus rushes De Groot and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
De Groot working Maximus over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for De Groot.
Our sources have told us that Maximus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
De Groot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Groot managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Groot avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus tries to stall but De Groot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus taking a breather.
Maximus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a wild body kick that De Groot sees coming a mile off.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus throws a head kick but De Groot moves out of range.

Maximus closes the distance and clinches.
De Groot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Groot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
De Groot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Groot misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
De Groot lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus tries to break the clinch but De Groot is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from De Groot - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Groot.
De Groot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Groot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Groot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maximus breaks the clinch.
De Groot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Groot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with De Groot's head.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of De Groot's head but De Groot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Groot.
De Groot misses the jab.
Maximus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Groot on the side of the head.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick

and Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Groot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Groot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naughtius Maximus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Maximus with a jab.
Maximus works the jab nicely.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
De Groot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for De Groot.
A slow jab from De Groot misses its intended target.
De Groot misses with a low kick as Maximus jumps back.
Maximus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Groot connects with a jab.
Good exchange - De Groot coming out on top.
Maximus scores with a jab to the body.
De Groot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus checks a leg kick nicely.
Maximus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Groot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maximus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Groot.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
De Groot thows a leg kick but Maximus checks it
and Maximus counters with a right hand to the body.
De Groot throws a leg kick that is checked

and Maximus counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maximus blocks a body shot from De Groot.
De Groot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
De Groot throws a head punch that misses.
De Groot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from De Groot misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
De Groot avoids the head kick by Maximus.
De Groot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus lands with a cross.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends De Groot stumbling back into the ropes.
Maximus delivers a nice body kick.
Maximus throws a low kick but De Groot moves out of range easily.
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus throws a lazy body kick
and De Groot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maximus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Groot on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl De Groot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Groot throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
De Groot tries a quick counter leg kick but Maximus is wise to it.
Maximus thumps De Groot with a low kick.
De Groot misses with a lunging right hand

and Maximus moves into the clinch.
De Groot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.
De Groot can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
De Groot lands a shoulder strike.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
De Groot can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.

Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus scores with the left hand. De Groot knows he should have avoided that one.
De Groot looks to throw a body kick
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Groot misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Groot misses with a body shot.
Maximus digs a good body shot into De Groot's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximus, as that shot connected.
De Groot thows a leg kick but Maximus checks it
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Groot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. De Groot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Groot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but De Groot moved out of range nicely.
Maximus thuds his shin into the meat of De Groot's side.
Maximus lands a head kick. De Groot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Groot moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
De Groot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naughtius Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends De Groot's belly button to the back.
De Groot misses with a looping right.
De Groot is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maximus throws a low kick but De Groot moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Groot lands a slapping body shot.
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Groot! But no joy.
Maximus wants to slow De Groot down by chopping away at his legs.
Maximus misses the jab.
De Groot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maximus with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by De Groot - just one landing.
De Groot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus checks a low kick from De Groot.
Maximus moves away from the strike by De Groot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naughtius Maximus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maximus walks into a jab.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
De Groot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Groot throws a low kick but Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Maximus lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Groot doesn't seem phased though.
De Groot missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot misses with the combination.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Groot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Groot.
De Groot connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus.
De Groot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Groot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Maximus counters with a quick kick to the body but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maximus needs to keep his hands up - De Groot had a free shot at his head there.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus scores with a body shot.
Maximus lands a high kick!
De Groot throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maximus scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Groot in his tracks.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and De Groot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from De Groot misses
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus momentarily.
Maximus blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maximus finds it's way through De Groot's defenses.
De Groot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Groot misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Groot's hands.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
De Groot catches Maximus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Groot looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Groot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximus.
Maximus tries to clinch there but De Groot circles away.
De Groot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groot fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maximus scores with a head kick. De Groot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Groot keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus slips under a jab from De Groot.
Maximus tries to counter by clinching up but De Groot breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karl De Groot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left lands for Maximus.
De Groot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus tries to counter by clinching up but De Groot breaks away and moves out of range.
Maximus slips a jab from De Groot.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from De Groot.
De Groot swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Groot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maximus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and De Groot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
De Groot tries to work over Maximus's front leg with a kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Maximus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Groot's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Groot. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Groot misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
De Groot throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Groot is looking to land body kicks.
De Groot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Groot, right into the meat.
De Groot scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Groot lunges at Maximus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximus's hand.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
De Groot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximus counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Groot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maximus counters with an inside leg kick.
De Groot misses with a straight left.
Maximus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Groot looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus lands a nice looking body kick.
Maximus wants to clinch.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on De Groot's shoulder, as De Groot tries to avoid the shot.
De Groot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximus. Maximus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
De Groot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maximus slips a straight right by De Groot.
Maximus half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Naughtius Maximus.
Well Maximus 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Naughtius Maximus!
Naughtius Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support.