PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thalmor Finnbogoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Horvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Finnbogoson
vs
Horvath

169 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

178 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Thalmor Finnbogoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jozef Horvath!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Horvath finds it's way through Finnbogoson's defenses.
Horvath keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Horvath. That snapped Finnbogoson's head back.
Horvath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Horvath.
Horvath throws an overhand right that lands on Finnbogoson's shoulder, as Finnbogoson tries to avoid the shot.
Finnbogoson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horvath missing with a left hand there. Finnbogoson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnbogoson tries for a takedown but Horvath circles away easily
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horvath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finnbogoson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horvath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnbogoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horvath misses with a looping left.
Finnbogoson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horvath sprawls well. Horvath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Finnbogoson takes one to the side of the head.
Horvath lands with a straight right. Finnbogoson didn't see that one coming.
Finnbogoson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Finnbogoson clinches.
Horvath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horvath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Horvath.
Finnbogoson blocks a body shot from Horvath.
Horvath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horvath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnbogoson or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogoson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finnbogoson prevents Horvath from breaking the clinch.
Horvath scores with a shoulder strike.
Horvath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finnbogoson taking a breather.
Horvath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnbogoson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horvath misses with a body punch.
Finnbogoson tries to stall but Horvath uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horvath tries to work over Finnbogoson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horvath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnbogoson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finnbogoson wants a takedown.
Horvath gets through Finnbogoson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Horvath.
Horvath throws a head punch that misses.
Finnbogoson blocks an uppercut.

Finnbogoson breaks from the clinch.
Horvath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horvath as he jumps to the side.
Horvath throws a hook but Finnbogoson blocks it.
Horvath lands with a good body shot.
Horvath jabs at Finnbogoson's body.
Finnbogoson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Horvath. That snapped Finnbogoson's head back.
Horvath connects with a body shot.
No luck for Finnbogoson with that takedown attempt.
Horvath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvath lands with a cross.
Finnbogoson moves away from the strike by Horvath.
Horvath is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finnbogoson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch but Horvath moves out of range.
Finnbogoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horvath throws a body shot but no joy.
Horvath catches Finnbogoson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnbogoson moves forwards but Horvath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnbogoson ducks under a wild hook from Horvath.
Horvath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnbogoson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horvath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horvath tries to bum rush Finnbogoson with a series of wild strikes but Finnbogoson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogoson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Horvath manages to circle out of the way.
Horvath lands a body shot.
Finnbogoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horvath lands a lovely overhand right.
Jozef Horvath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horvath connects with a right hand. Finnbogoson shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Horvath dominated that round.
That's time! Finnbogoson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horvath throws a right and a left that Finnbogoson avoids nicely.
Finnbogoson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horvath sprawls and moves away.

Finnbogoson closes the distance and clinches.
Finnbogoson tries to pull guard but Horvath holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnbogoson drops back down to his feet.
Horvath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Finnbogoson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnbogoson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horvath.

Finnbogoson gets a clinch.
Horvath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnbogoson backwards.
Finnbogoson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horvath smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finnbogoson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvath throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horvath stuns Finnbogoson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horvath throws the left hand but Finnbogoson avoids the punch easily.
Horvath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horvath throws a body punch but Finnbogoson moves out of range.
Finnbogoson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horvath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnbogoson on the side of the head.
Finnbogoson shoots in and drives through. Horvath sprawls well.
Horvath stuffs the takedown attempt from Finnbogoson. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horvath sprawls well. Horvath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath jabs at Finnbogoson's body.
Finnbogoson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horvath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogoson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Horvath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horvath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Horvath lands an overhand right.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horvath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jozef Horvath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Horvath as Finnbogoson shoots in.
Finnbogoson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horvath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horvath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finnbogoson at a distance.
Horvath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnbogoson in his tracks.
Finnbogoson moves forwards but Horvath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horvath throws a big shot that misses.
Horvath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finnbogoson's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horvath. Finnbogoson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnbogoson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnbogoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Horvath tries to sprawl out of it but Finnbogoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horvath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Finnbogoson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Finnbogoson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finnbogoson wants to clinch up but Horvath keeps it at a distance.
Horvath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horvath misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnbogoson wants to clinch.
Horvath throws an overhand right that lands on Finnbogoson's shoulder, as Finnbogoson tries to avoid the shot.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogoson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnbogoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horvath swivels and escapes.
Finnbogoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Horvath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Horvath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finnbogoson's head.
Horvath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horvath lands with a nice body punch.
Finnbogoson fails with the takedown
and Horvath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnbogoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Horvath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finnbogoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horvath! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Horvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horvath dips to his left and cracks Finnbogoson with an uppercut!
Finnbogoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horvath leaves Finnbogoson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horvath punishes Finnbogoson's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnbogoson throws a lazy head kick
and Horvath counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Horvath.
Thalmor Finnbogoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horvath scores with a shot to the body.
Horvath lands a two punch combo.
Horvath stuns Finnbogoson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horvath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnbogoson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvath scores with a jab. Finnbogoson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finnbogoson misses with the combination.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up but Horvath circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvath scores with a nice right hand.
Horvath cracks a nice hook into Finnbogoson's ribs.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Horvath finds it's target.
Finnbogoson defending well as Horvath loads up on a big left hand.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown but Horvath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finnbogoson is defended easily by Horvath.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horvath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jozef Horvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvath misses with a wild body shot.
Finnbogoson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogoson walks into a jab.
Finnbogoson blocks a jab.
Finnbogoson attempts a counter takedown but Horvath avoids it well and moves away.
Horvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horvath lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnbogoson slips a straight right by Horvath.
Finnbogoson looks for a takedown but Horvath sprawls well.
Horvath looks to land a left hand but Finnbogoson moved out of range nicely.
Horvath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horvath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finnbogoson fails with the takedown
enabling Horvath to counter with a crisp jab.
Horvath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finnbogoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnbogoson.
Horvath lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnbogoson off the cage and back into range.
Horvath just misses with a punch to the body.
Horvath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horvath cracks Finnbogoson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horvath lands a nice shot to the body.
Horvath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horvath scores with a shot to the body.
Horvath lands a jab to Finnbogoson's midsection.
Jab from Horvath.
Horvath lands a nice hook to Finnbogoson's body. Finnbogoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch but Horvath moves out of range.
Horvath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finnbogoson.
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!
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnbogoson moves away.
Horvath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horvath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horvath tests Finnbogoson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnbogoson 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 Finnbogoson off to one side.
Horvath misses with an uppercut.
Horvath lands a nice hook to Finnbogoson's body. Finnbogoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnbogoson misses with a takedown attempt
and Horvath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horvath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horvath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finnbogoson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finnbogoson shoots in but Horvath avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Horvath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horvath 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30

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