PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Horvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonie Griezzmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Horvath
vs
Griezzmann

178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jozef Horvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonie Griezzmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griezzmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horvath stuffs the takedown.
Horvath lands a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horvath crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griezzmann - the referee stops the clock and Horvath gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griezzmann. Horvath manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horvath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griezzmann.
Griezzmann shoots in but Horvath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Horvath misses the target.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonie Griezzmann.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griezzmann moves away.
Horvath cracks Griezzmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griezzmann needs to keep his hands up - Horvath had a free shot at his head there.
Horvath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griezzmann in his tracks.
Griezzmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Horvath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Griezzmann moves into range and clinches up with Horvath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horvath.
Griezzmann looking for a takedown.
Griezzmann tries to pull guard but Horvath holds him up against the cage and eventually Griezzmann drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horvath lands a shot to the body.
Horvath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horvath swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Griezzmann manages to break the clinch.
Horvath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griezzmann.
Horvath works Griezzmann's body with a nice hook.
Griezzmann walks into a left hand.
Griezzmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horvath's waist but Horvath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griezzmann off to one side.
Horvath lands a jab.
Griezzmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Griezzmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horvath, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Horvath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griezzmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horvath prevents it.
Griezzmann has Horvath pressed against the cage, preventing Horvath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horvath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Horvath on the inside.
Horvath struggles to land a body shot inside as Griezzmann controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griezzmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horvath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horvath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horvath prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griezzmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Horvath misses with a punch to the body.

Griezzmann breaks the clinch.
Horvath lands a two punch combo.
Horvath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griezzmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griezzmann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horvath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jozef Horvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griezzmann shoots in for a double leg but Horvath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griezzmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horvath digs a good body shot into Griezzmann's ribs.
Griezzmann misses with a body shot.
Griezzmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horvath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griezzmann somewhat.
Griezzmann looks winded!
Horvath throws out a powerful jab.
Horvath lands a slapping body shot.
Horvath scores with a body shot.
Horvath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horvath throws a hook to the side of Griezzmann's head but Griezzmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horvath lands an overhand right.
Griezzmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horvath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horvath misses with a looping right.
Horvath scores with a one two! Griezzmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horvath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horvath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griezzmann.
Horvath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horvath missing with a left hand there. Griezzmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griezzmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griezzmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Griezzmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Horvath misses.
Horvath is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griezzmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horvath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griezzmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horvath scores with a jab to the head.
Horvath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horvath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griezzmann can do to turn this around?
Griezzmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horvath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvath connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Horvath misses.
Jozef Horvath is winning the standup battle so far.
Horvath digs a good body shot into Griezzmann's ribs.
No luck for Griezzmann with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Griezzmann rushes Horvath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horvath lands a left hand.

Griezzmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horvath lands a jab to Griezzmann's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horvath misses with an uppercut.
Griezzmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griezzmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horvath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griezzmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griezzmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horvath counters with a nice uppercut.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonie Griezzmann.
Horvath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Horvath.
Griezzmann is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horvath is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Griezzmann.
Horvath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griezzmann's head backwards.
Horvath lands a body shot.
Horvath takes a swing at Griezzmann's ribcage but misses.
Horvath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griezzmann staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezzmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Horvath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched 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!
Horvath throws a big shot that misses.
Griezzmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griezzmann.
Griezzmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Griezzmann is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Horvath.
Griezzmann ducks right into an uppercut from Horvath.
Horvath catches Griezzmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horvath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Horvath misses.
Griezzmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horvath.
Griezzmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griezzmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horvath.
Horvath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griezzmann at a distance.
Horvath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horvath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horvath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griezzmann misses with a jab to the body
and Horvath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griezzmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horvath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griezzmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horvath cracks a nice hook into Griezzmann's ribs.
Griezzmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvath lands with a good body shot.
Horvath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griezzmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Horvath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griezzmann walks into a straight right hand from Horvath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvath lunges at Griezzmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griezzmann's hand.
Griezzmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griezzmann with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Horvath to counter with a crisp jab.
Horvath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griezzmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Horvath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griezzmann has time to react.
Griezzmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horvath finds it's way round the side to connect with Griezzmann's head.
Jab, jab by Horvath - just one landing.
Griezzmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horvath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griezzmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griezzmann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griezzmann fails to land the takedown.
Jozef Horvath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griezzmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horvath scores with a sloppy right hand. Griezzmann should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Horvath dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Griezzmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horvath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griezzmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Horvath misses its intended target.
Griezzmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horvath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horvath cracks Griezzmann with a good jab.
Griezzmann throws a sloppy head kick and Horvath moves out of range easily.
Griezzmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horvath's waist but Horvath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griezzmann off to one side.
Horvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horvath misses with a looping right.
A big right from Horvath misses.
Griezzmann is looking to clinch but Horvath is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvath takes a swing at Griezzmann's ribcage but misses.
Horvath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griezzmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horvath throws a shot to the body.
Horvath scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griezzmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horvath is fending him off so far but Griezzmann persists. Nope, Horvath circles away and we're back to standing.
Griezzmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horvath stuffs the takedown attempt from Griezzmann. Griezzmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jozef Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonie Griezzmann.
Griezzmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horvath lands a nice looking body shot.
Griezzmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horvath finds it's way round the side to connect with Griezzmann's head.
Griezzmann walks into a straight right hand from Horvath.
Horvath lands a slapping body shot.
Griezzmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horvath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horvath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griezzmann in his tracks.
Horvath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horvath digs a good hook to Griezzmann's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvath punishes Griezzmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Horvath cracks Griezzmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Griezzmann has Horvath up against the cage in a clinch.
Griezzmann blocks an uppercut.
Horvath lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Horvath.
Griezzmann jumps guard but Horvath turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horvath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horvath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griezzmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horvath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griezzmann or not.
Griezzmann trying to land knees to the body.
Griezzmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horvath prevents it.
Horvath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griezzmann or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horvath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horvath lands with a left to the head.
Horvath tries to work over Griezzmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griezzmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griezzmann tries to pull guard but Horvath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Horvath misses with some punches.
Horvath scores with a shoulder strike.
Horvath swings wildly with an uppercut but Griezzmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horvath struggles to land a body shot inside as Griezzmann controls his hands.
Horvath lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Horvath.
Horvath has a couple of punches blocked by Griezzmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horvath.
Horvath misses with a body punch.
Jozef Horvath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Horvath.
Horvath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horvath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horvath lands a hook that snaps the head of Griezzmann backwards.
Griezzmann blocks a body shot from Horvath.
Griezzmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horvath to keep the fight standing.
Horvath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griezzmann's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horvath presses Griezzmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Horvath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griezzmann.
Horvath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antonie Griezzmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozef Horvath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horvath stops a takedown attempt from Griezzmann.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Horvath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horvath has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Horvath!