PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joost Van De Wolf Keizer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Haired Samson
vs
Van De Wolf Keizer

185 cm
24
280 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

205 cm
27
255 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson works the jab nicely.

Van De Wolf Keizer clinches with his opponent.

Samson pulls guard successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes into half guard.
Samson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer is thwarting Samson's attempts to control the position.

Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to work for a kimura but Samson is defending well.
Samson is trying to control but can't.
Samson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Samson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samson is looking for a sweep. Van De Wolf Keizer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Samson keeping hold of Van De Wolf Keizer's head, controlling as best he can.
Samson tries to get to full guard but Van De Wolf Keizer has control of the leg.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a strike but Samson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the guard.
Samson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer pushing down on Samson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to stand up but Samson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Samson wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van De Wolf Keizer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from half guard but Samson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is nestled in close to Samson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Samson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van De Wolf Keizer is working away from the top position though.
Samson won't allow Van De Wolf Keizer to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson trying to control from the bottom.
Samson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Samson to regain full guard.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Van De Wolf Keizer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.
Samson looking to control.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samson is trying to control the position but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to work some ground and pound but Samson has wrist control.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van De Wolf Keizer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van De Wolf Keizer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a lovely overhand right.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samson is able to avoid easily.
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson misses with a hook.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Van De Wolf Keizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van De Wolf Keizer circles away quickly and effectively.
Samson tries to clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Samson misses.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick.
Samson scores with a decent looking hook.
Long Haired Samson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Samson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson swats away the attempt to clinch by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer defending well as Samson loads up on a big left hand.
Samson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring well with a low kick there.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to clinch up but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Samson misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Samson tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Van De Wolf Keizer gets a clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samson jumps guard but Van De Wolf Keizer stands there with Samson around his waist. Samson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van De Wolf Keizer walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab.
Samson clobbers Van De Wolf Keizer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Samson tries to clinch there but Van De Wolf Keizer circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a good low kick that Samson was not able to check.
Samson tries to clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves in looking to clinch but Samson pushes him off.
That kick from Van De Wolf Keizer tenderised Samson's leg. Samson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Samson misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Samson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Samson missing with a left hand there. Van De Wolf Keizer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick that misses.
Samson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samson cracks a nice hook into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Samson misses with a lunging right hand
and Samson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Samson.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samson.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick which misses Samson's front leg but catches the back leg as Samson tries to avoid it.
Samson throws a jab when Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Samson tries to keep at a distance but Van De Wolf Keizer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samson is trying to pull guard but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pressed against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice uppercut.
Samson tries to pull guard but Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow it.
Samson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Samson controls his hands.
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van De Wolf Keizer walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Haired Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves away.
Samson stuffs the takedown.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a right hand but Samson moved out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab from Samson.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Samson misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Samson swings widly with a right hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samson lands a jab to Van De Wolf Keizer's midsection.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick which misses Samson's front leg but catches the back leg as Samson tries to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with an overhand left.

Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van De Wolf Keizer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van De Wolf Keizer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound but Samson is defending the strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer cracks Samson with a big right hand but Samson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring with punches from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Samson is trying to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control, throwing shots but Samson defends.
Samson is trying to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Van De Wolf Keizer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Samson wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands some shots froms side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Samson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands an elbow.

Van De Wolf Keizer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Samson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control, throwing shots but Samson defends.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Samson is keeping him busy.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks up at the clock and then as Samson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van De Wolf Keizer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a few punches from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
Samson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van De Wolf Keizer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Samson tries to pull guard but Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow it.
Samson tries a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.

Van De Wolf Keizer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer is keen to just control but Samson is a slippery customer.
Samson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Samson.
Samson trying to keep a closed guard but Van De Wolf Keizer is proving a slippery customer.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working Samson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and lands a big shot to Samson's brow.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a couple of elbows.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Samson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samson with a nice head shot there.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Van De Wolf Keizer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer has wrist control.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samson's calf.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a wild body shot.
Samson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samson throws a right hand that Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under and follows up with a left that Van De Wolf Keizer also avoids with ease.

Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samson is controlling Van De Wolf Keizer's posture.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer works over Samson with some ground and pound from guard.
Samson controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself.
Samson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van De Wolf Keizer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Samson digs a good hook to Van De Wolf Keizer's body.
Samson swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer - that will leave a mark!
Samson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick that misses.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick that knocks Samson off balance momentarily.
Van De Wolf Keizer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Van De Wolf Keizer misses.
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.
Van De Wolf Keizer thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Samson misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samson works Van De Wolf Keizer's body with a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body kick.
Samson throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samson.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samson blocks the body kick.
Samson throws a right hand that Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under and follows up with a left that Van De Wolf Keizer also avoids with ease.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Van De Wolf Keizer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Jab, jab by Van De Wolf Keizer - just one landing.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van De Wolf Keizer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to clinch up but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps it at a distance.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to move into range but Samson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a leg kick
and Samson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Samson pushes Van De Wolf Keizer up against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Samson controls his hands.
Samson tries to pull guard but Van De Wolf Keizer holds him up against the cage and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.

Samson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long Haired Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer distracts Samson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van De Wolf Keizer working some strikes from top position.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up in Samson's guard and throws a big left but Samson blocks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer advances to half guard.
Samson moves into full guard.
Samson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van De Wolf Keizer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is the new heavyweight champion!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am so happy I win zis fight! My career has been rough, I know zis, if I wiz not to win zis fight tonight I was planning to retire... This was a toughs fight, and I'm glad in zis story Goliath kicked ze shit out of Samson, ze long haired girls man... I kid, he wiz tough... Thankz every one!'.