PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Holch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Holch
vs
Tjitsteuvfehl

179 cm
28
199 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Holch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dom Holch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holch's face.

It looks like Dom Holch has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tjitsteuvfehl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but Holch blocks it.
Holch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Holch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tjitsteuvfehl regains guard.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holch stopping the sweep attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Holch postures up in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard and throws a big left but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
Holch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Holch won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holch postures up.
Holch throwing strikes from guard but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Tjitsteuvfehl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holch manages to get himself to full guard.
Holch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but Holch is working from the bottom.
Holch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws out a loose jab but Holch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holch throws a sloppy head kick and Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Holch.
Holch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holch fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Holch.
Holch tries to throw a body punch but Tjitsteuvfehl avoids it by throwing Holch back against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl taking a breather.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.

Tjitsteuvfehl pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holch is looking to work some ground and pound but Tjitsteuvfehl has wrist control.

Tjitsteuvfehl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holch passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tjitsteuvfehl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control Holch's posture but Holch avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Holch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holch working away.
Holch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tjitsteuvfehl!
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to lock up and control but Holch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get to half guard.
Holch cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Holch lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Holch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Holch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Tjitsteuvfehl lands.
Holch misses with a low kick as Tjitsteuvfehl jumps back.
Holch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tjitsteuvfehl misses.
Holch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holch.
Tjitsteuvfehl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws out a powerful jab.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a head kick by Holch.
Nice shot lands for Tjitsteuvfehl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tjitsteuvfehl to score with a decent uppercut.
Holch ducks under a wild hook from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Holch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Holch dives in and scores a takedown into Tjitsteuvfehl's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl has Holch pulled in close to control his posture.
Holch scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holch stopping the sweep attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Holch wants to control from the top but Tjitsteuvfehl keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjitsteuvfehl, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holch postures up in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard and throws a big left but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
Holch with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tjitsteuvfehl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holch throws a big right hand that misses.
Holch is looking to work some ground and pound but Tjitsteuvfehl has wrist control.
Holch is working Tjitsteuvfehl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holch stopping the sweep attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Holch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holch thows a big elbow that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tjitsteuvfehl is on top in guard.
Holch pulls Tjitsteuvfehl in to control the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a leg kick.
Holch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an uppercut. Holch saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Tjitsteuvfehl misses its intended target.
Holch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Holch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dom Holch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holch throws a sloppy head kick
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holch shoots in looking for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tjitsteuvfehl clinches up against the cage.
Holch misses with a body punch.
Holch swings wildly with an uppercut but Tjitsteuvfehl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Holch.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holch's face.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Holch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Holch has clasped his hands together around Tjitsteuvfehl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl manages to get back to half guard.
Dom Holch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to improve his position but Holch is controlling well.
Holch is thwarting Tjitsteuvfehl's attempts to control the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Holch is staying active.
Holch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dom Holch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is not content to let Holch control the position.
Holch prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving his position.
Holch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holch working the head and body with strikes.
Holch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tjitsteuvfehl pushes Holch off looking to stand but Holch dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holch is trying to control the action in half guard but Tjitsteuvfehl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl has hold of Holch's hands but Holch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holch's back!
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tjitsteuvfehl has the hooks in. Holch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Holch wants to control his opponent's hands but Tjitsteuvfehl gets his hands free.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to get the hooks in deep but Holch pushed the leg off.
Tjitsteuvfehl just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holch can't escape the position.
Holch wants to control his opponent's hands but Tjitsteuvfehl gets his hands free.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to keep control of the position but Holch is staying busy.
Holch covering up well and avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps control of the position easily here as Holch tries to buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

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 Dom Holch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holch, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Holch!