PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Vinetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vinetto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Twisted Insane - The Dookie Monster. Van De Wolf Keizer has chosen MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER as his entrance music. Vincent Vinetto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Vinetto
vs
Van De Wolf Keizer

195 cm
27
210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

205 cm
33
262 lbs
32 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Vinetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinetto just misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a body shot that sends Vinetto's belly button to the back.
Vinetto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van De Wolf Keizer at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van De Wolf Keizer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vinetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Vinetto does it's job there.
A big right from Vinetto misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer defending well as Vinetto loads up on a big left hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the combination.
Vinetto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one to the chin there.
Vinetto moves away from the strike by Van De Wolf Keizer.
A swing and a miss from Vinetto.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Van De Wolf Keizer misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinetto.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinetto as he avoids it easily.
Vinetto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinetto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinetto scores with a jab.
Vinetto scores with a nice body kick.
Vinetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves away.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick
and Vinetto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks winded!
Vinetto throws a looping overhand right but Van De Wolf Keizer ducks down to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinetto connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinetto keeps the fight on the outside.
Vinetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a counter combo.
Van De Wolf Keizer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vinetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinetto finds it's way round the side to connect with Van De Wolf Keizer's head.
Vinetto moves out of range of the leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Vinetto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vinetto with a nice cross.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van De Wolf Keizer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Vinetto pushes Van De Wolf Keizer off and gets back to his feet.
Vinetto throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Vinetto connects with a body shot that sends Van De Wolf Keizer's belly button to the back.
Vincent Vinetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a double leg but Vinetto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vinetto continues to drive forward.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vinetto's head.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a head shot.
Vinetto throws a leg kick which misses Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg but catches the back leg as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the body shot from Vinetto.
Vinetto connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Vinetto tenderised Van De Wolf Keizer's leg. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vinetto avoids the head kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Vinetto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vinetto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws the kick towards the body but Vinetto avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van De Wolf Keizer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vinetto - the referee stops the clock and Van De Wolf Keizer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vinetto. Van De Wolf Keizer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Van De Wolf Keizer moves into the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
Vinetto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Vinetto into guard.
Vinetto is looking to pass into half guard but Van De Wolf Keizer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Van De Wolf Keizer is in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinetto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vinetto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinetto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Vinetto blocks nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Vinetto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vinetto throws the kick towards the body but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a kick to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinetto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Van De Wolf Keizer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Van De Wolf Keizer blocks the low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinetto connects with the punch.
Vinetto throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses
and Vinetto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Vinetto tries to sprawl but Van De Wolf Keizer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vinetto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vinetto pushes Van De Wolf Keizer off looking to stand but Van De Wolf Keizer dives back in and keeps control.
Vinetto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinetto is looking for a sweep. Van De Wolf Keizer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vinetto tries to kick Van De Wolf Keizer off in order to stand up. Van De Wolf Keizer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Check out the look on Van De Wolf Keizer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vinetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van De Wolf Keizer can do to turn this around?
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with punches from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to score with some ground and pound. Vinetto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vinetto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vinetto is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to score with some ground and pound. Vinetto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Van De Wolf Keizer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring with punches from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position but Vinetto is working away.
Vinetto wants to get back to his feet but Van De Wolf Keizer drags him back down.
Vinetto defending against the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing a few strikes.
Vinetto is pushing Van De Wolf Keizer's head away, looking to escape. Van De Wolf Keizer manages to hold on to the position though.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vinetto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vinetto is trying to improve his position.
Vinetto can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto looks to land a left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick but Vinetto moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Vinetto misses.
Vinetto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily.
Van De Wolf Keizer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Vinetto darts in and clinches Van De Wolf Keizer up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vinetto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinetto wants to stall.

Van De Wolf Keizer breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van De Wolf Keizer 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!

Both fighters circling a little - Van De Wolf Keizer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Vinetto moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a right hand. Vinetto shakes it off.
Vinetto throws a chopping leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to clinch
and Vinetto counters with a leg kick.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Van De Wolf Keizer rushes Vinetto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vinetto tries to throw a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it by throwing Vinetto back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer has a couple of punches blocked by Vinetto.
Vinetto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vinetto misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinetto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinetto tries a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vinetto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinetto trying to stall but Van De Wolf Keizer improves his position.
Vinetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinetto stalling against the cage.
Vinetto stalling against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a right hand.
Vinetto has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Vinetto lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van De Wolf Keizer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
Vinetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinetto wants to stall.

Van De Wolf Keizer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinetto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinetto tries to clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Vinetto. No joy for Van De Wolf Keizer on that attempt.
Nice body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinetto is just out of range.
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!
Vinetto misses with a looping right.
And Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinetto pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Wolf Keizer dives in and grabs Vinetto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinetto pushes down on Van De Wolf Keizer's head and hops out.
Vincent Vinetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinetto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Vinetto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinetto scores with a shot to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van De Wolf Keizer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vinetto takes a swing at Van De Wolf Keizer's ribcage but misses.
Vinetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a takedown attempt - Vinetto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vinetto thumps Van De Wolf Keizer with a low kick.
Vinetto with a nice cross.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails with the takedown

and Vinetto counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vinetto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Van De Wolf Keizer on the inside.
Vinetto looking to slow down the pace here.
Vinetto stalling.
Vinetto tries to work over Van De Wolf Keizer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van De Wolf Keizer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinetto walks away with a smile on his face. Van De Wolf Keizer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big shot that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body punch but Vinetto moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinetto lands a body shot.
Vinetto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

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 Vincent Vinetto.
I think Vinetto 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Vinetto!
Vincent Vinetto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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!'.