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Event:
Vechten Avond 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Niputtaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holtz's guard.
Niputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niputtaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Niputtaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holtz is breathing heavily.
Niputtaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holtz keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Niputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Niputtaja prevents Holtz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holtz leaves Niputtaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niputtaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Niputtaja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Niputtaja finds it's target.
Niputtaja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niputtaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holtz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niputtaja wants to clinch.
A combination from Holtz does no damage. #TD#
Holtz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Niputtaja did well to prevent Holtz getting side control.#T2##SUB2#
Niputtaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holtz pulls his head out easily.
Niputtaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Niputtaja is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Holtz is tapping! Great win for Niputtaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikke Niputtaja!
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Event:
DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davy Jones's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Davy Jones misses the target.
Holtz tries to counter with a clinch but Davy Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Davy Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Davy Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Holtz is just out of range.
Holtz missing with a left hand there. Davy Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holtz doesn't manage to clinch there - Davy Jones circles away.
Holtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Davy Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holtz.
Holtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Davy Jones looks to land a left hand but Holtz moved out of range nicely.
Davy Jones looks to throw the jab but Holtz is out of range.
Davy Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holtz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davy Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davy Jones avoids the head kick by Holtz.
Davy Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davy Jones.
Davy Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Davy Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holtz.
Holtz tries to counter with a clinch but Davy Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Armand Holtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holtz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Holtz misses the jab.
Davy Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holtz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holtz is looking to land body kicks.
Davy Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holtz circles away quickly and effectively.
Holtz ducks under a wild hook from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davy Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Holtz's head.
Davy Jones misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Holtz misses its intended target.
Holtz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davy Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holtz lands a nice hook to Davy Jones's body. Davy Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davy Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holtz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holtz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holtz throws the kick towards the body but Davy Jones avoids it.
Holtz misses with a head kick.
Davy Jones throwing a counter right hand but Holtz manages to avoid it.#T2#
Davy Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holtz.
A little jabbing left from Holtz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holtz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holtz lands a nice looking body shot.
Davy Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy body kick from Holtz
and Davy Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holtz thinking.
Holtz looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Davy Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Davy Jones misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Davy Jones moves into range and clinches up with Holtz.
Holtz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holtz tries a knee to the head but Davy Jones blocks it.
Davy Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holtz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davy Jones's brow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Davy Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Holtz lands a nice knee to the body.
Davy Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davy Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davy Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davy Jones is stalling here.
Davy Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Holtz.
Davy Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Holtz won't allow it.
Holtz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davy Jones is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davy Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davy Jones tries a body shot but Holtz blocks it.
Holtz tries to throw a body punch but Davy Jones avoids it by throwing Holtz back against the cage. #T4#
Holtz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davy Jones has Holtz pressed against the cage.
Holtz is trying to maintain a safe position but Davy Jones gets an underhook and turns Holtz into the cage.
Davy Jones lands a right hand.
Holtz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davy Jones stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Davy Jones.
Holtz throws a punch but it's blocked by Davy Jones.
Davy Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davy Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davy Jones avoiding damage.
Holtz being controlled against the cage.
Davy Jones gets underhooks to prevent Holtz's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Davy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Davy Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holtz throws a right and a left that Davy Jones avoids nicely.
Davy Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holtz throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Davy Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holtz misses with a body punch.
Davy Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davy Jones just leaning against Holtz, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Davy Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davy Jones blocks a body shot from Holtz.
Holtz tries a body shot but Davy Jones blocks it.
Davy Jones lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davy Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Davy Jones.
A short right from Davy Jones on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Davy Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holtz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holtz is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davy Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holtz backwards.
Davy Jones stalling in the clinch.
Davy Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holtz up against the cage.
Holtz misses with an elbow over the top.
Davy Jones presses Holtz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davy Jones pushes Holtz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davy Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Davy Jones.
Davy Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtz can do to turn this around?
Davy Jones lands a body shot.
Davy Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holtz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davy Jones.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Davy Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davy Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davy Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Davy Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davy Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davy Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holtz backwards.
Davy Jones presses Holtz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davy Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Davy Jones on the inside. #T3#
Davy Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Davy Jones on the inside.
Davy Jones is working Holtz over against the cage.
Davy Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davy Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holtz or not.
Davy Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holtz or not. #T4#
Davy Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davy Jones pushes Holtz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davy Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holtz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davy Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davy Jones can't break the clinch.
Davy Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holtz misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davy Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Davy Jones breaks from the clinch.
Davy Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holtz on the side of the head.#CL#
Davy Jones moves into the clinch.
Holtz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Davy Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davy Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Holtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Davy Jones. #ROC#
Holtz is rocked!
Holtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holtz is still on wobbly legs! Can Davy Jones finish him?
Davy Jones misses with a looping right.
Holtz seems to have recovered his senses.
Don Davy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones lands a jab to Holtz's midsection.
Davy Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Davy Jones cracks Holtz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Davy Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holtz to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davy Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davy Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Davy Jones cracks Holtz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Holtz falls backwards against the cage. Davy Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Holtz to his knees. Davy Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Holtz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davy Jones!
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Event:
DSOF 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtz lands with a slapping head kick.
Arechavaleta avoids the head kick by Holtz.
Arechavaleta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holtz.
Holtz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holtz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arechavaleta circles away quickly and effectively.
Arechavaleta avoids the head kick by Holtz.
Arechavaleta is looking to counter the offense by Holtz and move into the clinch.
Holtz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arechavaleta under the eye.
Holtz throws a shot from downtown. Arechavaleta moves away and avoids it.
Holtz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arechavaleta avoids it really well and circles away.
Holtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arechavaleta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arechavaleta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holtz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Holtz lands with an overhand left.
Arechavaleta shoots in for a takedown but Holtz shows good takedown defense.
Holtz throws a sloppy head kick and Arechavaleta moves out of range easily.
As Holtz tries to get set, Arechavaleta tries to push him back and clinch up but Holtz manages to avoid the attempt.
Arechavaleta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holtz throws a head kick but Arechavaleta moves out of range.
Arechavaleta moves out of range of the strikes.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holtz digs a right hand underneath Arechavaleta's ribcage. Arechavaleta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Arechavaleta.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Holtz.
Arechavaleta tries to work over Holtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holtz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holtz lands an elbow inside.
Holtz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holtz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arechavaleta misses with some punches.
Arechavaleta has a couple of punches blocked by Holtz.
Arechavaleta working Holtz over with knees to the body.
Arechavaleta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holtz lands an elbow inside.
Arechavaleta letting Holtz take a breather here.#T3#
Holtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Holtz pulls guard effortlessly.
Holtz is looking to stand up but Arechavaleta isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arechavaleta is working Holtz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arechavaleta postures up in Holtz's guard and throws a big left but Holtz blocks it.
Holtz pulls Arechavaleta in to control the position.
Holtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtz, not yet.
Holtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arechavaleta's guard. #REVB##T4#
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position.
Arechavaleta working a defensive guard here.
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position.
Holtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holtz stops Arechavaleta from standing up.
Holtz content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Holtz throws a right and a left that Arechavaleta avoids nicely.
Holtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Holtz clinches with his opponent.
Arechavaleta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holtz is keeping busy.#TD2#
Holtz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arechavaleta can't fight it off and eventually Holtz manages to take the fight to the floor. Arechavaleta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holtz looking to pass the guard.
Arechavaleta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holtz controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Holtz is continuing to stall.
Holtz throwing strikes but missing.
Holtz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arechavaleta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Arechavaleta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holtz is keeping the position for now.
Holtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtz, not yet. #T2#
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.
Arechavaleta wants to stand but Holtz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Arechavaleta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Holtz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holtz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arechavaleta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position. #T3#
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arechavaleta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz. #SUB2#
Holtz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arechavaleta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holtz has Arechavaleta in his guard.#REVR#
Holtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arechavaleta defends it easily.
Holtz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Holtz throws a strike but Arechavaleta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Holtz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arechavaleta won't allow Holtz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Holtz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arechavaleta defends well.
Holtz has his hands on Arechavaleta's head, controlling the position.
Arechavaleta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Holtz wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arechavaleta goes for a double leg but Holtz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holtz continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arechavaleta's sensitive parts.
Armand Holtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holtz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arechavaleta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holtz.
Holtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Holtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holtz throws a looping overhand right but Arechavaleta ducks down to avoid it.
Holtz tries to land a front kick but Arechavaleta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arechavaleta tries to close the distance and clinch but Holtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Holtz rushes Arechavaleta and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Holtz gets control of Arechavaleta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holtz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arechavaleta is in trouble now - Holtz has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Holtz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arechavaleta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arechavaleta wants to get back to his feet but Holtz drags him back down.
Arechavaleta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holtz taking a breather here.
Arechavaleta is trying to control Holtz's posture but Holtz avoids it.
Armand Holtz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arechavaleta is letting Holtz control him for a moment.
Holtz lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Holtz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
An elbow from Holtz crashes against the mat.
Holtz is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Holtz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arechavaleta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arechavaleta dodges the ground and pound from Holtz.
Arechavaleta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holtz.
Holtz controlling the position from side mount.
Holtz is chipping away with strikes.
Holtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Holtz tries for a kimura but Arechavaleta is defending well.
Holtz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arechavaleta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4##SUB2#
Holtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armand Holtz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Holtz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arechavaleta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Pancho Arechavaleta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtz in side control, throwing shots but Arechavaleta defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtz taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holtz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Holtz!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 5
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz scores with a head kick.
Holtz swinging wildly here.
Holtz shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Holtz there.
No luck for Holtz with that takedown attempt.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Armand Holtz has been cut.#TD#
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holtz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Holtz's guard.
Holtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holtz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harper wants to control from the top but Holtz keeps moving. #T1#
Holtz keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holtz trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer.
Holtz 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holtz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harper is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harper gets a clinch.
Holtz looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Holtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Harper has picked Holtz up - he's going for a ride! Harper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Holtz looking for submissions off his back.
Harper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holtz is not content to let Harper control the position.
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Harper works his way into side control.
Harper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Harper is staying tight to Holtz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harper cracks Holtz with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harper working the ground and pound from side control.
Holtz is not content to let Harper control the position.
Holtz taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Holtz is not content to let Harper control the position.
Harper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harper 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.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Holtz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harper.
Harper advances to mount.
Holtz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harper with shots to the head and body - Holtz looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Harper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Holtz's cut.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Holtz tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Harper misses the target.
Harper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Harper closes the distance and pushes Holtz back into the cage.
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtz can do to turn this around?
Holtz lands a good knee to the midsection. Harper won't want to take too many of those.
Holtz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holtz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holtz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harper is keeping busy.#T1#
Harper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holtz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holtz throws an elbow but misses.
Holtz avoids the elbow strike from Harper, against the cage.
#TD2#
Holtz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holtz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holtz looking to control.
Harper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holtz's head.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Holtz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Holtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.#T2#
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holtz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harper controls the pace.
Holtz trying to control the position.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Holtz is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Holtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Howard Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holtz's guard. #REVR#
Holtz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper distracts Holtz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holtz is breathing heavily.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Holtz's brow.
Harper lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Holtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harper lands a couple of digs.
Holtz keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armand Holtz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab. #TD#
Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holtz controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper stands up over Holtz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Holtz is retaining full guard.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Holtz blocks nicely.
Harper won't allow Holtz to sweep him here.
Holtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holtz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Harper trying to control but Holtz is working from the bottom.
Harper landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper is in close to Holtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper trying to control but Holtz is working from the bottom.
Armand Holtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holtz throws a head kick that misses.
Holtz misses with the combination.
#T4#
Holtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Holtz tries to get set, Harper tries to push him back and clinch up but Holtz manages to avoid the attempt.
Holtz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holtz looks to land a body kick but Harper moved away.
Holtz throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Harper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holtz.#TD#
Harper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holtz is wriggling around but Harper manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Harper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Harper!
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Event:
DSOF 5
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holtz scores with a head kick. Hope tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Hope has been cut.
Hope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holtz.
Hope throws a head kick that misses.
Holtz misses with a head kick.
Holtz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holtz jabs Hope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hope is breathing heavily.
Hope misses with the combination.
Holtz looks to land a right hand but Hope moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hope misses its target.
Holtz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holtz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Holtz misses with a head kick.
Hope changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Holtz.
Holtz throws a head kick but Hope moves out of range.
Holtz throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Holtz tries to sprawl but Hope drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holtz is staying active underneath Hope, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holtz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holtz is trying to stand.
#T2#
Holtz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holtz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Holtz is looking for a triangle but Hope pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holtz wants to sweep here but Hope controlling him for the moment.
Hope prevents Holtz from getting back to his feet.
Hope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtz, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holtz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hope if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Holtz misses. #T3#
Holtz throws a hook but Hope avoids it easily.
Holtz misses with a straight left.
Holtz has a takedown stuffed.
Hope appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hope looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Holtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hope wants to get back to his feet but Holtz passes into half guard.
Holtz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holtz trying to control from half guard but Hope is working away.
Holtz controlling the pace. #T4#
Holtz wants to take a breather but Hope is having none of it.
Holtz trying to pass the guard but Hope defending well. #SUB2#
Holtz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hope is just riding it out for now. Holtz eventually gives up the hold.
Hope is staying active underneath Holtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hope showed some decent athleticism there.
Holtz wants to get back to his feet.
Hope trying to control from half guard but Holtz is working away.
Hope slows the pace down in half guard.
Armand Holtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Holtz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hope is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holtz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Holtz is trying to get back to half guard.
Holtz sneaks back into half guard.
Hope is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz is squirming around, avoiding Hope's attempts to control the action.
Holtz is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Holtz is trying to stand up.
Holtz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holtz wants to hold on but Hope pushes him away.
Holtz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holtz working to try and regain half guard.
Holtz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holtz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Holtz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holtz is squirming around, avoiding Hope's attempts to control the action.
Hope avoids the attempt from Holtz to control.
Hope tries to control but Holtz wriggling away.
Holtz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holtz gets back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holtz is looking to improve his position.
Holtz trying to control but Hope postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holtz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Holtz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holtz misses with a straight right.
Hope went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hope ducks under a wild hook from Holtz.
Holtz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holtz throws a shot from downtown. Hope moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hope clinches up with Holtz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Holtz jumps into guard, dragging Hope to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hope is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holtz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holtz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hope keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Holtz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hope is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holtz, into his guard. #REVR#
Holtz trying to keep a closed guard but Hope is proving a slippery customer.
Holtz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Holtz wriggles free and stands up.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hope closes the distance and clinches.
Hope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Holtz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Holtz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hope, who protects the arm well.
Holtz advances to mount. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Holtz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hope is squirming around, avoiding Holtz's attempts to control the action.
Holtz working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hope slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Holtz is controlling the pace.
Holtz trying to mount his opponent but Hope defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hope wants to get back to full guard.
Hope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holtz is nestled in close to Hope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holtz slows the pace down in half guard.
Hope is refusing to be controlled, as Holtz sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holtz 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Holtz!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 1
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Holtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moise Daouda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Daouda blocks the leg kick.
Holtz avoids the body shot from Daouda.
Holtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holtz throws a body kick that misses.
Holtz sizes up Daouda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holtz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Moise Daouda has been cut.
Daouda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holtz moves away.
Holtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz scores with a jab. Daouda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daouda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daouda ducks under a wild hook from Holtz.
Holtz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Daouda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holtz can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Holtz is looking to stand up but Daouda isn't so interested in that idea.
Holtz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daouda trying to control but Holtz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holtz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daouda distracts Holtz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daouda slips nicely into half guard.
Daouda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daouda is breathing heavily.
Holtz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Holtz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Daouda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holtz is looking for a sweep. Daouda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daouda drops an elbow to the side of Holtz's head.
Daouda slips a nice elbow through Holtz's hands, connecting with Holtz's forehead.
Daouda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daouda drops an elbow to the side of Holtz's head.
Holtz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daouda thows a huge punch but Holtz dodges it nicely.
Holtz is trying to get back to full guard.
Holtz is trying to maintain the position but Daouda is very close to passing his half guard.
Daouda working over Holtz with some ground and pound. Holtz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holtz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Daouda forces his way into half guard.
Daouda throwing shots but Holtz is blocking nicely.
Holtz is looking to improve his position.
Holtz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daouda works over Holtz with some ground and pound from guard.
Daouda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Daouda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daouda has managed to get both his arms back between Holtz's legs - danger averted.
Daouda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daouda lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Daouda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daouda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holtz down.
Daouda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holtz regains half guard.
Daouda working Holtz over with strikes.
Daouda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daouda blocks the strikes from Holtz.
Daouda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daouda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daouda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holtz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holtz is looking for a sweep. Daouda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daouda trying to control the action but Holtz is working from the bottom.
Holtz tries to get to full guard but Daouda has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moise Daouda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moise Daouda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Holtz misses with a kick to the body.
Holtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daouda.
Holtz cracks Daouda with an open hand slap.
Daouda gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Holtz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daouda!
The strikes coming from Holtz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holtz trying to control the action but Daouda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Holtz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holtz throws a strike aimed at the side of Daouda's head but Daouda avoids it well.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Daouda 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.
Holtz in side control, throwing shots but Daouda defends.
You can see the frustration on Daouda's face as Holtz controls the position.
Holtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daouda keeps working.
Holtz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Holtz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Holtz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holtz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holtz takes a little break here. Daouda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holtz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holtz controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daouda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daouda attempts a counter takedown but Holtz avoids it well and moves away.
Holtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daouda has time to react.
Holtz looks to land a body kick but Daouda moved away.
Holtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daouda moves away.
Holtz throws a right and a left that Daouda avoids nicely. #T3#
Holtz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daouda misses with a body kick.
Holtz blocks a leg kick.
Holtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daouda is fending him off so far but Holtz persists. Nope, Daouda circles away and we're back to standing.
Daouda looks to score with a jab to the body but Holtz is just out of range.
Daouda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holtz manages to avoid it.
Holtz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Daouda counters with a single leg into guard. Holtz didn't expect that.
Daouda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daouda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daouda throws a strike but Holtz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Holtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Daouda is retaining full guard.
Holtz controlling from the top position.
Holtz lands a couple of digs.
Holtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daouda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holtz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daouda dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daouda throws a big right hand that misses.
Holtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moise Daouda'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Holtz throws a big shot that misses.
Daouda misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Holtz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holtz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holtz stops Daouda from standing up.
Holtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moise Daouda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holtz forces his way into half guard.
Daouda is looking to control Holtz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daouda avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz working Daouda over with strikes.
Holtz is trying to control the action in half guard but Daouda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holtz in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtz thows a huge punch but Daouda dodges it nicely.
Holtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holtz trying to pass the guard but Daouda defending well.
Holtz slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Holtz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Daouda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holtz cracks the inside of Daouda's front leg.
Daouda throws a body punch but Holtz moves out of range.
Holtz thuds his right hand into Daouda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holtz misses with a looping left.
Holtz misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Holtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daouda is looking to wear down Holtz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holtz throws a nice looking combination but Daouda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daouda jabs Holtz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daouda misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Holtz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Daouda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Holtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Daouda has wrist control.
Holtz throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Holtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daouda keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holtz connects with a right hand. Daouda shakes it off.
Holtz with a hook.
Holtz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holtz throws a right and a left that Daouda avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holtz throws a hook to the side of Daouda's head but Daouda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daouda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daouda swings for the body but Holtz moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holtz 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Holtz!
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Event:
DSOF 1
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holtz throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holtz throws a sloppy head kick
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Holtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan stuns Holtz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holtz misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan lands a head shot.
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!
Holtz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Holtz limp body while Khan jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achmed Khan!
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