PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dammon (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van De Wolf Keizer
vs
Dammon

205 cm
29
255 lbs
21 - 5 - 1

196 cm
32
269 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Heisenberg

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 21 - 5 - 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 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a head kick.
Dammon misses the shot to the body.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dammon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a low kick but Dammon avoids it.
Dammon tests Van De Wolf Keizer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dammon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van De Wolf Keizer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van De Wolf Keizer's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dammon is trying to stick to Van De Wolf Keizer's back but Van De Wolf Keizer is turning into Dammon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dammon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon seems keen to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Dammon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Dammon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a couple of short punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Dammon keeping full guard, as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dammon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dammon, not yet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dammon is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer stopping the sweep attempt from Dammon.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes Dammon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dammon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Dammon moves into full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to advance position but Dammon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dammon trying to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is having none of it.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dammon has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dammon controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer 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.

Dammon lands a glancing blow to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head.
Dammon misses with a looping left.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a low kick but Dammon moves out of range easily.
Dammon throws a big shot that misses.
Dammon looks to land a left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range nicely.
Dammon swings away with a body shot that misses

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dammon!
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 throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dammon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dammon is trying to improve his position.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control, throwing shots but Dammon defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dammon struggling a bit here.
Dammon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dammon is trying to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Dammon tries to bench press Van De Wolf Keizer off him but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps the position.
Dammon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van De Wolf Keizer.

Van De Wolf Keizer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dammon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van De Wolf Keizer but great work by Dammon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dammon wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping him busy.
Dammon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dammon wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping him busy.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control Dammon's posture but Dammon avoids it.
Dammon tries to advance to mount but Van De Wolf Keizer denies him.
Dammon trying to control the action but Van De Wolf Keizer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggling a bit here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to improve position but can't.
Dammon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van De Wolf Keizer can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dammon decides to stand back up. Dammon steps back and let's Van De Wolf Keizer get back to his feet.
Dammon lands with a hook. Van De Wolf Keizer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dammon throws a shot to the body.
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 jabs Dammon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dammon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a chopping leg kick but Dammon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dammon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matt Dammon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dammon moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Dammon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dammon 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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dammon misses with an uppercut

and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Dammon fights it but they end up in guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dammon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dammon is retaining full guard.
Dammon trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Wolf Keizer pushes down on Dammon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from Dammon's half guard. Dammon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dammon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Dammon looking to control but Van De Wolf Keizer passes into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but Dammon is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dammon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van De Wolf Keizer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van De Wolf Keizer's back!
Dammon has the hooks in. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
Dammon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't escape.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the hands but Dammon breaks the grip.
Dammon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is really stuck here.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position but Dammon manages to sink in the hooks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van De Wolf Keizer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to escape but Dammon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Van De Wolf Keizer right now.
Dammon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dammon missing with strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer is really stuck here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van De Wolf Keizer is squirming around, avoiding Dammon's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dammon avoids the attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer to control.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to escape the mount.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to hold on but Dammon pushes him away.
Dammon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.