PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyn Karinzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karinzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BLUNT - Self Medicated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Horvat
vs
Karinzo

198 cm
25
196 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
195 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyn Karinzo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horvat has Karinzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Horvat has a couple of punches blocked by Karinzo.
Horvat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karinzo prevents a body shot from Horvat.
Karinzo blocks an uppercut.
Karinzo scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karinzo.
Karinzo tries to pull guard but Horvat holds him up against the cage and eventually Karinzo drops back down to his feet.
Karinzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horvat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horvat scores with a shot to the side of Karinzo's head.
Horvat cracks Karinzo with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horvat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Horvat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karinzo backwards.
Horvat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horvat lands a body shot.
Horvat lands a right hand.
Karinzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horvat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horvat can't find room to land a body shot as Karinzo controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat prevents a body shot from Karinzo.
Karinzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horvat's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Horvat.
Karinzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horvat walks away with a smile on his face. Karinzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunnar Horvat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyn Karinzo.
Karinzo checks a leg kick.
Good work by Karinzo as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Horvat. Beautiful body shot.
Horvat throws a jab when Karinzo was well out of range.
Karinzo works over Horvat's head and body with a nice combination.
Jyn Karinzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karinzo avoids the body shot from Horvat.
Karinzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horvat.
Karinzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karinzo throws a shot from downtown. Horvat moves away and avoids it.
Karinzo takes one on the button.

It looks like Jyn Karinzo has been cut.
The fighters circling - Karinzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo takes a swing at Horvat's ribcage but misses.
Horvat throws a leg kick but Karinzo checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvat throws a low kick but Karinzo avoids it.
Karinzo misses with a wild body shot.
Karinzo misses with the combination.
Horvat throws a body punch but Karinzo moves out of range.
Horvat's corner calls for a 1-2. Horvat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horvat.
Horvat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karinzo throws a leg kick
and Horvat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horvat misses with a head kick.
Karinzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horvat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat is looking to chop away at Karinzo's legs.
Horvat needs to keep his hands up - Karinzo had a free shot at his head there.
Horvat throws a push kick but Karinzo slaps the foot to one side.
Karinzo cracks the inside of Horvat's front leg.
Karinzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horvat throws a hook but Karinzo blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Karinzo. Those never looked like landing.
Karinzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horvat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horvat throws a front kick aimed at Karinzo's knee but Karinzo avoids it well.
Horvat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horvat.
Horvat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karinzo missing with a left hand there. Horvat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horvat was well out of range. Poor timing from Karinzo.
Karinzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karinzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karinzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horvat rather than just go for the knockout.
Horvat thows a leg kick but Karinzo checks it
and Karinzo counters with a good low kick that Horvat was not able to check.
Karinzo throws an off balance right hand
and Horvat counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karinzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Karinzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horvat wants to stand up but Karinzo is controlling him.
Karinzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horvat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Horvat looking for a guillotine here but Karinzo defends easily.
Karinzo 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.

Gunnar Horvat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo'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.

Horvat shoots in and drives through. Karinzo sprawls well.
Karinzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karinzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horvat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karinzo throws a head kick but Horvat moves out of range.
Karinzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horvat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horvat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnar Horvat is winning the standup battle so far.
Horvat wants to land a leg kick but Karinzo is out of range.
Horvat thows a leg kick but Karinzo checks it

and Karinzo counters with a shoot takedown. Horvat fights it but they end up in guard.
Karinzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karinzo with a nice head shot there.
Karinzo wants to pass the guard but Horvat is keeping the position.
Karinzo advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karinzo is chipping away with strikes.
Horvat manages to get back to half guard.
Horvat manages to get to full guard.
Karinzo postures up.
Karinzo looking to pass the guard.
Karinzo looking to sit in guard and control but Horvat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo keeping full guard, as Horvat tries to pass.
Horvat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karinzo wants to sweep here but Horvat controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karinzo keeping moving, preventing Horvat from controlling successfully.
Horvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karinzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Karinzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horvat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karinzo controls Horvat momentarily but Horvat frees himself.
Horvat connects with a couple of short punches.
Karinzo keeping moving, preventing Horvat from controlling successfully.
Karinzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Horvat is looking to improve his position but Karinzo isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Karinzo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Karinzo punching from mount but Horvat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Horvat manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Horvat is refusing to be controlled, as Karinzo sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karinzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Horvat wants to control but Karinzo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyn Karinzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Horvat takes a swing at Karinzo's ribcage but misses.
Horvat looks to score with a jab to the body but Karinzo is just out of range.
Karinzo scores with a one two! Horvat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karinzo wants to land a leg kick but Horvat is out of range.
Karinzo misses with a body shot.
Horvat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karinzo.
Karinzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horvat. Horvat obviously looking to wear him down.
Karinzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horvat.
Horvat lands a glancing blow to the side of Karinzo's head.
Horvat blocks a head kick by Karinzo.
Karinzo misses with a looping right.
Horvat throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Horvat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horvat.
Nice takedown defense from Horvat. No joy for Karinzo on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Karinzo. No joy for Horvat on that attempt.

Karinzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Horvat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karinzo.
Karinzo throws a strike but Horvat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karinzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Horvat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karinzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jyn Karinzo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Karinzo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Horvat still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Horvat has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Karinzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Horvat working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karinzo regains half guard.
Horvat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horvat wants to pass the guard but Karinzo is defending well.

Karinzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horvat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karinzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat stalling.
Karinzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karinzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horvat!
Horvat just holding on.
Karinzo looking to control but Horvat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horvat working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvat wants to try and get back to his feet.
Horvat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.
Horvat preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horvat wants to pass the guard but Karinzo is keeping the position.
Horvat is pushing down on Karinzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karinzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Horvat has managed to sneak the leg through.

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 Gunnar Horvat.
I think Horvat 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Horvat!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gunnar Horvat thanked Hell's Balls Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).