PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes into the arena with MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER blaring out of the sound system. Lord Viceroy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Van De Wolf Keizer
vs
Viceroy

205 cm
37
262 lbs
38 - 12 - 1

198 cm
34
285 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van De Wolf Keizer has time to react.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the body shot from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches up with Viceroy, looking for a takedown. Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Viceroy against the cage but Viceroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab from Viceroy.

Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viceroy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Viceroy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Van De Wolf Keizer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viceroy has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.

Van De Wolf Keizer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viceroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy throws a lazy right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Viceroy.
Jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy loads up on a big right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer slips the punch.
Van De Wolf Keizer feinted with a counter takedown.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a body shot.
Lord Viceroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viceroy scores with a nice head shot.
Viceroy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots for a double leg takedown but Viceroy sprawls well. He's pushed Van De Wolf Keizer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Van De Wolf Keizer moves into the clinch successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Van De Wolf Keizer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Viceroy regains guard immediately.
Van De Wolf Keizer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes Viceroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two 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!
Van De Wolf Keizer'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.
Viceroy wants to improve his position but Van De Wolf Keizer is controlling well.

Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van De Wolf Keizer slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy trying to hold on to Van De Wolf Keizer's head to control him but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viceroy is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.

That's four 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.

Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.

Van De Wolf Keizer is working for a kimura but Viceroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Van De Wolf Keizer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viceroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van De Wolf Keizer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viceroy avoids it really well and circles away.
Viceroy swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer stuns Viceroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viceroy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viceroy is refusing to be controlled, as Van De Wolf Keizer sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Viceroy kicks off Van De Wolf Keizer and gets to his feet.
Viceroy missing with a left hand there. Van De Wolf Keizer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Van De Wolf Keizer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viceroy doesn't seem phased though.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viceroy checks it well.
Viceroy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Viceroy misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Viceroy blocks the leg kick.
Viceroy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a combination but Viceroy avoids it well.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a nice right hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches up with Viceroy, looking for a takedown. Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Viceroy against the cage but Viceroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Van De Wolf Keizer gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Wolf Keizer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viceroy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van De Wolf Keizer but great work by Viceroy.
Viceroy gets to mount! Van De Wolf Keizer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to hold on but Viceroy postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to get back to full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van De Wolf Keizer.

Van De Wolf Keizer has an active guard here but Viceroy has managed to pass into half guard.

Van De Wolf Keizer with the active half guard here but Viceroy passes nicely into side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viceroy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van De Wolf Keizer's hands.
Viceroy stuns Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viceroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's front leg with a kick but Viceroy checks it.
We've been informed that Viceroy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with the combination.
Viceroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from Viceroy's half guard. Viceroy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viceroy pulls Van De Wolf Keizer in close to his closed guard and prevents Van De Wolf Keizer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Viceroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Van De Wolf Keizer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab.
Viceroy misses with the combination.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook but Viceroy avoids it easily.
Viceroy cracks Van De Wolf Keizer with an open hand slap.

Van De Wolf Keizer drives through and clinches with Viceroy against the cage.
A short left from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viceroy.
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Wolf Keizer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow Viceroy to get back to his feet.
Viceroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
Viceroy keeping full guard, as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to pass.
Van De Wolf Keizer being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van De Wolf Keizer punishes Viceroy's body with a nice straight punch.
Viceroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a front kick but Viceroy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viceroy is trying to defend but Van De Wolf Keizer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viceroy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van De Wolf Keizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viceroy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lord Viceroy just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Wolf Keizer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viceroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Viceroy moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Viceroy.
Viceroy avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body. Van De Wolf Keizer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viceroy throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to wear down Viceroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Lord Viceroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops his hands momentarily and Viceroy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Viceroy moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a wild body kick that Viceroy sees coming a mile off.
Viceroy just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Viceroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viceroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viceroy throws a lazy uppercut

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a takedown into side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer controls the position from side control.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer advances nicely into full mount.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes Viceroy's back.
Viceroy tries to escape but Van De Wolf Keizer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Viceroy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.

Viceroy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

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!
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep here but Viceroy controlling him for the moment.
Van De Wolf Keizer working a defensive guard here.
Viceroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viceroy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van De Wolf Keizer is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.

Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a guillotine here but Viceroy defends easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep but no luck.
Van De Wolf Keizer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viceroy preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viceroy misses with a looping left.
Viceroy looks to throw the jab but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer works Viceroy's body with a nice hook.
Viceroy lands a right hook to the body.
Viceroy tests Van De Wolf Keizer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Van De Wolf Keizer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Van De Wolf Keizer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Van De Wolf Keizer eventually gives up the hold.

Viceroy is defending against the submission attempts here by Van De Wolf Keizer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Viceroy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy digs a good body shot into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs.
Viceroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viceroy ducks right into an uppercut from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Viceroy misses its intended target.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viceroy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van De Wolf Keizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viceroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer advances to half guard.
Viceroy is staying active underneath Van De Wolf Keizer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Van De Wolf Keizer 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viceroy's waist but Viceroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van De Wolf Keizer off to one side.
Viceroy throws a hook to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Viceroy is quick to defend against it.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Viceroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Viceroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viceroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer has a couple of punches blocked by Viceroy.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viceroy throws a head punch that misses.

Van De Wolf Keizer wants the takedown. Viceroy is fighting it off but Van De Wolf Keizer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Viceroy's guard against the cage.

Viceroy kicks Van De Wolf Keizer off and gets to his feet.
Viceroy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lord Viceroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Viceroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a straight right by Viceroy.
A right-left combo lands from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Viceroy fights it but they end up in guard.

Viceroy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Van De Wolf Keizer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a knee to the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van De Wolf Keizer digs a right hand underneath Viceroy's ribcage. Viceroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viceroy blocks a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van De Wolf Keizer's elbow.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working Viceroy over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head punch that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viceroy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Viceroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viceroy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy is the new heavyweight champion!
Lord Viceroy gave a mention to V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Zis guy went with the illegal ass poke technique early in the first round. He kept doing zis evertime ze ref wuz not paying the tension . I would have won but ze hole time I was worried about my hole all the time... Smell his finger it is proof!'.