PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 4557 p4p, 483 weight class) and Doleman Deluccio (ranked 4119 p4p, 441 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wagenknecht
vs
Deluccio

170 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doleman Deluccio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deluccio avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagenknecht darts in looking for a takedown but Deluccio gets double underhooks and turns Wagenknecht into the cage.
Wagenknecht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deluccio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Wagenknecht misses.
Despite the aggression on Deluccio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deluccio.

Wagenknecht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagenknecht sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deluccio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wagenknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht wants to free his trapped foot but Deluccio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Wagenknecht 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.
Further stalling from Wagenknecht.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deluccio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagenknecht is out of range.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluccio connects with a leg kick. Wagenknecht looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Deluccio.
Wagenknecht cracks Deluccio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wagenknecht punishes Deluccio's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht throws an overhand right that lands on Deluccio's shoulder, as Deluccio tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Deluccio.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagenknecht throws a hook but Deluccio avoids it easily.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagenknecht misses with the combination.
Wagenknecht swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deluccio counters with a two punch combo.
Wagenknecht throws a series of punches but Deluccio moves out of range.
Deluccio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagenknecht misses with an uppercut. Deluccio saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Deluccio throws a series of punches but Wagenknecht avoids them all with ease.
Wagenknecht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagenknecht throws a shot from downtown. Deluccio moves away and avoids it.
Wagenknecht scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Wagenknecht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deluccio flicks out a counter leg kick but Wagenknecht steps away.
Wagenknecht with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deluccio to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Deluccio's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deluccio looking to control.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
Wagenknecht stalling.
Deluccio is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagenknecht is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deluccio!

Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay.

Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay.
Wagenknecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Deluccio tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagenknecht throws a combination that misses
and Deluccio counters with a series of strikes. Wagenknecht will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Deluccio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deluccio!
Wagenknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluccio.
Deluccio tries to bum rush Wagenknecht with a series of wild strikes but Wagenknecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Wagenknecht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deluccio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wagenknecht is in Deluccio's guard.
Ronald Wagenknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.
Wagenknecht perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Deluccio won't allow it.
Wagenknecht is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagenknecht tries to pass to full mount but Deluccio defends it.
Wagenknecht is taking a breather. Deluccio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.

Wagenknecht is trying for a kimura here. Deluccio looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wagenknecht wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Wagenknecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.