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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (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. Holyshit has chosen You're gonna die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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262 lbs
35 - 10 - 1 |
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196 cm
39
263 lbs
41 - 27 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyshit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holyshit is looking to land body kicks.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer cracks Holyshit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit misses with a wild body shot.
Holyshit swinging wildly here.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holyshit throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyshit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer cracks Holyshit with a good jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyshit.
Holyshit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Holyshit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holyshit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyshit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van De Wolf Keizer's hands.
Holyshit misses with a straight right.
Holyshit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holyshit stalks Van De Wolf Keizer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van De Wolf Keizer's face. Van De Wolf Keizer staggers backwards, shaken.
Holyshit looks to throw the jab but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Van De Wolf Keizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Van De Wolf Keizer misses.
Holyshit throws the left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van De Wolf Keizer. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit tries to score with a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves his leg out of the way.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Holyshit is quick to defend against it.
Holyshit misses with a straight right.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to land body kicks.
Holyshit feints and then cracks Van De Wolf Keizer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van De Wolf Keizer down.
Holyshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van De Wolf Keizer stalks Holyshit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holyshit's face. Holyshit staggers backwards, shaken.
Holyshit throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer feinted with a counter takedown.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but Holyshit is having none of it.
Holyshit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van De Wolf Keizer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holyshit's guard.
Holyshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holyshit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van De Wolf Keizer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyshit, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyshit working a defensive guard here.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holyshit is controlling Van De Wolf Keizer's posture.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Holyshit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van De Wolf Keizer 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 Holyshit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holyshit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holyshit throws a right hand that misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holyshit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holyshit takes a swing at Van De Wolf Keizer's ribcage but misses.
Holyshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer checks a low kick from Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holyshit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holyshit misses with a body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holyshit sprawls and moves away.
Holyshit lands a two punch combo.
Holyshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a really nice looking cross but Holyshit seems unphased.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holyshit swings widly with a right hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Holyshit fights it but they end up in guard.
Holyshit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws an elbow that misses. Holyshit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard. Nice move by Holyshit!
Holyshit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holyshit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping the position for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holyshit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping moving, preventing Holyshit from controlling successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his hands on Holyshit's head, controlling the position.
Holyshit wants to control from the top but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holyshit wants to control from the top but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving.
Holyshit being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holyshit as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Holyshit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Holyshit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holyshit avoids a kick to the body.
Holyshit connects with a jab.
Holyshit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit throws a lazy uppercut
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van De Wolf Keizer. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit with a jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Van De Wolf Keizer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van De Wolf Keizer gets the takedown into side control.
Holyshit is looking to regain half guard here but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but Holyshit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Van De Wolf Keizer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Holyshit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control here.
Van De Wolf Keizer is doing well to control the position and prevent Holyshit from advancing to side control.
Holyshit working Van De Wolf Keizer over with strikes.
Holyshit is keen to just control but Van De Wolf Keizer is a slippery customer.
Holyshit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holyshit prevents Van De Wolf Keizer from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit wants to get back to his feet.
Holyshit is controlling the pace.
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 is not content to let Holyshit control the position.
Holyshit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Holyshit there.
Holyshit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van De Wolf Keizer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holyshit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evander Holyshit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Evander Holyshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a really nice looking cross but Holyshit seems unphased.
Holyshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer, right into the meat.
Holyshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holyshit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van De Wolf Keizer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van De Wolf Keizer. Holyshit shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyshit 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a series of punches but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Holyshit is predictable there
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer prevents Holyshit from improving his position.
Holyshit is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyshit is staying active underneath Van De Wolf Keizer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holyshit trying to hold on to Van De Wolf Keizer's head to control him but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Holyshit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling away here and it's allowed Holyshit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holyshit can't keep his opponent in guard - Van De Wolf Keizer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holyshit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van De Wolf Keizer is working away from the top position though.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van De Wolf Keizer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holyshit's head.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holyshit tries to get to full guard but Van De Wolf Keizer has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a huge punch but Holyshit dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is looking for a sweep. Van De Wolf Keizer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holyshit misses with a double jab
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a body kick that stops Holyshit in his tracks momentarily.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails to land the takedown.
Holyshit misses with a few strikes there.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer staying out of range there.
Holyshit swinging wildly here.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit takes a swing at Van De Wolf Keizer's ribcage but misses.
Holyshit digs a good hook to Van De Wolf Keizer's body.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Holyshit moves out of range easily.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit misses with a straight left.
Evander Holyshit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyshit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holyshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holyshit swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
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 Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
I think Holyshit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evander Holyshit!
During a confident post fight interview, Evander Holyshit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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!'.
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