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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes to the cage accompanied by MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Kirk Karwoski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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273 lbs
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287 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 2, 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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't manage to clinch there - Karwoski circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses the jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karwoski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Karwoski regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van De Wolf Keizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karwoski is keeping the position for now.
Karwoski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski working a defensive guard but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the action but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to get an arm triangle but Karwoski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
Karwoski is looking to regain half guard here but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving and retains side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer staying calm.
Karwoski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van De Wolf Keizer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Karwoski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Karwoski is looking for a sweep.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the action but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Karwoski tries to improve position but can't.
Karwoski wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Karwoski taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Karwoski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karwoski down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Van De Wolf Keizer crashes against the mat.
Karwoski tries to buck Van De Wolf Keizer off but Van De Wolf Keizer is having none of it.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karwoski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from half guard but Karwoski is working away.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.
Karwoski trying to control but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Karwoski wants to get back to full guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karwoski sees it coming and defends easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer controlling the action here.
Karwoski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Van De Wolf Keizer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Karwoski as the two fighters clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Karwoski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van De Wolf Keizer prevents a body shot from Karwoski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Wolf Keizer can't find room to land a body shot as Karwoski controls the action.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a takedown.
Karwoski lands an elbow that stopped Van De Wolf Keizer in his tracks for a moment.
Karwoski prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Karwoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van De Wolf Keizer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karwoski misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karwoski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karwoski.
Karwoski slips a straight right by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karwoski circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Karwoski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Karwoski misses.
A left lands for Karwoski.
Karwoski takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karwoski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karwoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karwoski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van De Wolf Keizer or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karwoski throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Karwoski.
Karwoski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van De Wolf Keizer manages to end up in side control.
Karwoski wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karwoski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karwoski to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Van De Wolf Keizer crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to improve his position.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring with punches and elbows.
Van De Wolf Keizer controls the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take a break and control but Karwoski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski pushes Van De Wolf Keizer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van De Wolf Keizer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Van De Wolf Keizer controlling the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
Karwoski tries to improve position but can't.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karwoski is avoiding damage well.
Van De Wolf Keizer working away.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van De Wolf Keizer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Karwoski is looking for a sweep.
Karwoski is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karwoski is looking for a sweep.
Karwoski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a decent elbow.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joost Van De Wolf Keizer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Wolf Keizer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under a wild hook from Karwoski.
Karwoski scores with the left hand. Van De Wolf Keizer knows he should have avoided that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karwoski pinned against the cage. Karwoski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karwoski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski thuds his right hand into Van De Wolf Keizer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karwoski tests Van De Wolf Keizer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski misses with a hook
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a low kick, right behind Karwoski 's knee.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirk Karwoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails with the takedown.
Karwoski throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karwoski throws an overhand right that lands on Van De Wolf Keizer's shoulder, as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van De Wolf Keizer misses the target.
Karwoski throws a big shot that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Karwoski is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Van De Wolf Keizer does no damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a push kick but Karwoski slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karwoski lands a really nice looking cross but Van De Wolf Keizer seems unphased.
Karwoski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karwoski throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Karwoski. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski throws a nice head kick!
Donk. Karwoski catches Van De Wolf Keizer right on the button with a cross.
Karwoski looks to land a body kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moved away.
Van De Wolf Keizer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer gets tackled into the cage by Karwoski. Karwoski maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski blocking some punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to drag Karwoski to the mat but Karwoski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a body shot from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karwoski just leaning against Van De Wolf Keizer, taking a breather.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocking some punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer successfully pulls guard.
Karwoski wants to control from the top but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position.
Karwoski stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karwoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karwoski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Karwoski in close to prevent any damage.
Karwoski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karwoski controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski really dominated that round.
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 staying out of range there.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer walks into a left hand.
Karwoski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karwoski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karwoski scores with a kick to the body.
Karwoski connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski scores with a jab. Van De Wolf Keizer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karwoski misses with an uppercut. Van De Wolf Keizer saw that one coming.
Van De Wolf Keizer feinted with a counter takedown.
Karwoski cracks the inside of Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karwoski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van De Wolf Keizer's calf.
Karwoski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karwoski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer swinging wildly here.
Karwoski throws a front kick aimed at Van De Wolf Keizer's knee but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it well.
Van De Wolf Keizer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karwoski sprawls well. Karwoski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van De Wolf Keizer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski catches Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab from Karwoski.
Karwoski tried to score with a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer checks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karwoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karwoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Karwoski is quick to defend against it.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Karwoski does it's job there.
Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Karwoski away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Karwoski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Karwoski throws a lazy right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karwoski lands a nice looking body kick.
Karwoski misses with a looping left.
Karwoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karwoski tries to bum rush Van De Wolf Keizer with a series of wild strikes but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Karwoski tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karwoski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karwoski.
Nice sprawl there from Karwoski as Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in.
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.
Karwoski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van De Wolf Keizer's hands.
Karwoski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karwoski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karwoski throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karwoski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karwoski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one on the button.
Karwoski avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karwoski just manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Karwoski tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karwoski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karwoski.
Karwoski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karwoski lands a head kick. Van De Wolf Keizer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a good cross that connects.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karwoski as he jumps to the side.
Karwoski throws out a counter right but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Karwoski finds it's way through Van De Wolf Keizer's defenses.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a double leg but Karwoski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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.
Karwoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karwoski lands a jab to the head.
Karwoski lands a slapping body shot.
Karwoski looks to land a right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range.
It looked like Van De Wolf Keizer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski misses with a head kick.
Karwoski checks a leg kick nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Karwoski!
Karwoski connects with a leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karwoski scores with a nice strike.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karwoski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to move into range but Karwoski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karwoski connects with the punch.
Karwoski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick but Karwoski moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karwoski.
Van De Wolf Keizer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots and misses
and Karwoski counters with a straight right hand.
Karwoski cracks a nice hook into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karwoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karwoski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't seem bothered though.
Karwoski misses with a jab to the body
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer passes easily into half guard.
Karwoski is trying is best to control the position here.
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 scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karwoski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Karwoski is looking to control Van De Wolf Keizer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karwoski avoid being mounted?
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
Karwoski controlling the position well.
Karwoski is trying to maintain the position but Van De Wolf Keizer is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Karwoski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karwoski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Karwoski!
Kirk Karwoski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kirk Karwoski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer was interviewed post fight and said '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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