PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes to the cage accompanied by MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van De Wolf Keizer
vs
Kane

205 cm
28
255 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

200 cm
32
250 lbs
29 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Red Hand Clothing
Brute

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 18 - 4 - 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 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a jab.

It looks like Ron Kane has been cut.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick by Kane misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane wants to land a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Wolf Keizer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kane lands a glancing blow to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van De Wolf Keizer.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Van De Wolf Keizer circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer checks the leg kick.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Van De Wolf Keizer sees coming a mile off.
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range.
Kane throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Van De Wolf Keizer off balance momentarily.
Kane tries to work over Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg with a kick but Van De Wolf Keizer checks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane moves out of range as Van De Wolf Keizer strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Van De Wolf Keizer's leg but Van De Wolf Keizer calmly moves out of range.
Kane scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane scores with a jab.
Kane throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Wolf Keizer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings widly with a right hand
and Kane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van De Wolf Keizer really felt that one!
Van De Wolf Keizer checks a leg kick.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moved away.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane tries to clinch there but Van De Wolf Keizer circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a body shot but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Van De Wolf Keizer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane managing to control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van De Wolf Keizer. That did some damage!
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a right hand that misses
and Kane counters with a thumping low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ron Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Van De Wolf Keizer.
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.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane swings widly with a right hand

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Kane postures up in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard and throws a big left but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Wolf Keizer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Wolf Keizer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to keep Kane in close.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Wolf Keizer is retaining full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kane throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Van De Wolf Keizer's head back.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Kane misses with a low kick as Van De Wolf Keizer jumps back.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane misses with a leg kick.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van De Wolf Keizer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head punch that misses.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Van De Wolf Keizer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the cage.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling in the clinch but Kane improves position.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Van De Wolf Keizer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kane breaks from the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range and Kane only half commits.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice looking body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
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 tries to clinch up.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Kane moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Kane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to tie him up.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a body punch.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Van De Wolf Keizer back against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van De Wolf Keizer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van De Wolf Keizer backwards.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body punch.
Kane pushes Van De Wolf Keizer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van De Wolf Keizer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joost Van De Wolf Keizer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Van De Wolf Keizer motions for Kane to come forward. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Van De Wolf Keizer misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kane rushes Van De Wolf Keizer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a right hand.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Van De Wolf Keizer into the cage.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane digs a right hand into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van De Wolf Keizer's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling the fight.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a shot to the head.
Kane tries a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Van De Wolf Keizer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kane wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice short elbow.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Kane tries to roll over but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps him under control.
Kane wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a head shot. Kane uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kane is trying to keep Van De Wolf Keizer in close.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Van De Wolf Keizer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Wolf Keizer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer had his way with Ron Kane in that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
That's time! Van De Wolf Keizer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kane tried to score with a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer checks it.
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Van De Wolf Keizer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.

Van De Wolf Keizer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van De Wolf Keizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van De Wolf Keizer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws an elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard. Nice move by Kane!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Wolf Keizer is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Van De Wolf Keizer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kane wants to control from the top but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Kane controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself.
Van De Wolf Keizer is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Van De Wolf Keizer is proving a slippery customer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane won't allow Van De Wolf Keizer to sweep him here.
Van De Wolf Keizer controlling Kane's posture.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer has wrist control.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane jabs Van De Wolf Keizer right on the nose. Van De Wolf Keizer blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Wolf Keizer tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van De Wolf Keizer checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van De Wolf Keizer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van De Wolf Keizer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer retains his heavyweight title!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Zank you all for ze support and for believing in ze juicer! Super trooper was a great movie, but wuz not as great a fighter! I'm kidding, he wuz tough, I have very much respect for he and his manager, glad they showed up,to fight today! I love you all, ze juicer will be ready for who is next!'.