PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remko Van Keulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Why Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Why Test is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Mofo - Jai One ft. Charlie Blaze. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Van Keulen
vs
Why Test

161 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remko Van Keulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Why Test!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Why Test scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Keulen lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Keulen stuffs the takedown attempt from Why Test. Why Test gets slowly back to his feet.

Why Test moves into range and clinches up with Van Keulen.
Why Test prevents a takedown attempt there.
Why Test jumps guard but Van Keulen stands there with Why Test around his waist. Why Test gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Keulen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Keulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Keulen throws a lazy body kick

and Why Test counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Keulen!
You can see the frustration on Van Keulen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Why Test wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Keulen, who protects the arm well.
Van Keulen is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Why Test working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Why Test is staying tight to Van Keulen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Van Keulen tries to improve position but can't.

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

Why Test stands up and beckons Van Keulen to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Keulen.

Van Keulen drives through with a takedown into guard.

Why Test scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Van Keulen misses with a takedown
and Why Test counters with a series of strikes. Van Keulen will be more careful next time no doubt.

Van Keulen pushes Why Test up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Keulen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Why Test is defending well for now.
Why Test can't get the takedown.
Remko Van Keulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Why Test.
Van Keulen can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Keulen pulls guard successfully.

Why Test gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Van Keulen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Keulen showed some decent athleticism there.

Why Test manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van Keulen is breathing heavily.
Why Test lands a jab.
Why Test wants to clinch up but Van Keulen keeps it at a distance.
Van Keulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Why Test.

Van Keulen has Why Test up against the cage in a clinch.

Van Keulen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Keulen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Keulen is looking to stand back up but Why Test counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Van Keulen.
Well, if Why Test 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.
Van Keulen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Why Test prevents Van Keulen from getting back to his feet.
Why Test postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Keulen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Why Test dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Keulen shoots in but Why Test avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Keulen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Why Test pinned against the cage. Why Test gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Keulen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Why Test.
Van Keulen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Keulen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Why Test is fending him off so far but Van Keulen persists. Nope, Why Test circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remko Van Keulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Keulen misses with a takedown

and Why Test counters with a single leg into guard. Van Keulen didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Why Test sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Why Test trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Why Test stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Why Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Keulen looks for a takedown but Why Test sprawls well.
Why Test tries to counter with a clinch but Van Keulen shakes him off and moves away.

Van Keulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Why Test tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Keulen lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why Test wants a takedown.
Van Keulen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Why Test in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Keulen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Why Test gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Keulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Why Test or not.
Why Test tries to pull guard but Van Keulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Why Test drops back down to his feet.
Why Test doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Keulen prevents Why Test from breaking the clinch.
Why Test wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Keulen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Keulen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Why Test up against the cage.
Van Keulen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Why Test decides to pull guard.
Why Test is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Keulen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Keulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Why Test is pulling down on Van Keulen's head to control his posture.

That's four 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.
Why Test looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Keulen is one step ahead there.
Why Test is trying to control the position but Van Keulen postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Why Test throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Keulen throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Why Test shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Keulen as he jumps to the side.
Why Test lands with a nice combination. Van Keulen backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Why Test showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van Keulen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Why Test sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Keulen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Why Test shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Keulen's guard.
Why Test trying to control but Van Keulen is working from the bottom.
Why Test stopping the sweep attempt from Van Keulen.
Why Test showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Keulen pulls Why Test in close to prevent any damage.
Van Keulen keeping moving, preventing Why Test from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Why Test prevents Van Keulen from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Van Keulen looking for subs off his back but Why Test has passed one foot through into half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Why Test misses with a wild combination.
Why Test stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Why Test looks for a takedown but Van Keulen sprawls well.
Why Test fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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.
Why Test misses with a double jab
and Van Keulen counters with a good, hard body kick but Why Test shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Why Test or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Keulen, which made it look bad.
Remko Van Keulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Why Test.

Van Keulen clinches with his opponent.

Van Keulen jumps into guard, dragging Why Test to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Why Test loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Keulen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Why Test would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Why Test accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Why Test drops back looking for a leg! Van Keulen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Keulen manages to kick Why Test off! Why Test jumps back into Van Keulen's guard.
Why Test wants to get up but he can't break Van Keulen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Keulen keeping full guard, as Why Test tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Why Test dives in and grabs Van Keulen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Keulen pushes down on Why Test's head and hops out.
Van Keulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Keulen throws a lazy head kick
and Why Test counters with a series of strikes. Van Keulen will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Keulen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Keulen throws a series of punches but Why Test moves out of range.
Why Test is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Keulen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Van Keulen moves into the clinch.
Why Test is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Keulen to keep the fight standing.

Van Keulen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Why Test uses from the top position.

Van Keulen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Why Test is aware though and is defending well.

Van Keulen looking for a guillotine here but Why Test defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Keulen controls Why Test momentarily but Why Test frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remko Van Keulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Why Test 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Why Test!
In his post fight interview, Dre Why Test started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.