PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robrecht Holtzmann (ranked 4589 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Adonis Kotze (ranked 82 p4p, 75 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holtzmann
vs
Kotze

178 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robrecht Holtzmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotze throws a right and a left that Holtzmann avoids nicely.
Holtzmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Kotze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtzmann taking some punishment here, with Kotze in his half guard.
Holtzmann is trying to maintain the position but Kotze is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtzmann tries to roll over but Kotze keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotze is pressing down on Holtzmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtzmann is holding on for now.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. Kotze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holtzmann is trying to control but can't.
Kotze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kotze tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtzmann is looking to counter the offense by Kotze and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Holtzmann.
Kotze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Holtzmann looking to score a takedown here. Kotze is defending well but Holtzmann drives through and ends up in Kotze's guard.

Kotze pushes Holtzmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holtzmann is defended easily by Kotze.
Kotze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holtzmann defends well and Kotze ends up having to push Holtzmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holtzmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kotze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holtzmann somewhat.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holtzmann as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Kotze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kotze 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Kotze!