PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Horwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Moczymorda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moczymorda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Django Unchained OST - Ain't no grave (Johnny Cash). Jacek Moczymorda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Horwat
vs
Moczymorda

179 cm
22
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dragan Horwat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacek Moczymorda!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwat throws a sloppy head kick and Moczymorda moves out of range easily.
Moczymorda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horwat defends it well.
Moczymorda misses with a leg kick
and Horwat counters with a thumping low kick.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown but Horwat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moczymorda throws a leg kick but Horwat checks it.
Horwat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horwat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moczymorda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horwat counters with a low kick, right behind Moczymorda 's knee.
Horwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moczymorda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horwat.
Moczymorda blocks a head kick by Horwat.
Moczymorda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horwat is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jacek Moczymorda has been cut.
Moczymorda tries for a takedown but Horwat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.
Horwat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moczymorda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moczymorda feints the counter takedown.
Horwat is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Horwat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Moczymorda blocks the leg kick.
Moczymorda shoots for a takedown but Horwat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horwat wants to clinch up but Moczymorda keeps it at a distance.
Horwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda misses with a takedown attempt
and Horwat counters with a thumping low kick.
Moczymorda throws a sloppy head kick and Horwat moves out of range easily.
Horwat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moczymorda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horwat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moczymorda just manages to avoid it.
Horwat wants to land a leg kick but Moczymorda is out of range.
Moczymorda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horwat throws a head kick but Moczymorda moves out of range.
Horwat moves in looking to clinch but Moczymorda pushes him off.
Horwat tries a low kick but Moczymorda avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moczymorda.
Horwat throws a head kick that misses.
Horwat misses with a low kick.
Moczymorda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horwat counters with a low kick, right behind Moczymorda 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Moczymorda blocks the low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horwat pushes off an throws an elbow but Moczymorda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwat misses with an elbow over the top.
Moczymorda can't get the takedown.
Moczymorda takes an elbow to the forehead.

Horwat manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Horwat.
Moczymorda shoots in and drives through. Horwat sprawls well.
As Moczymorda backs away, Horwat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Horwat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moczymorda fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Horwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Moczymorda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A good leg kick by Horwat.
Horwat misses with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Horwat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown but Horwat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moczymorda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horwat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moczymorda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwat throws a head kick but Moczymorda moves out of range.
Moczymorda with a poor takedown
and Horwat counters with a leg kick.
Horwat stuffs the takedown.
Moczymorda shoots in but no luck this time.
Horwat throws a counter high kick but Moczymorda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dragan Horwat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moczymorda.
Horwat thows a body kick. Moczymorda tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horwat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moczymorda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horwat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moczymorda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horwat checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horwat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moczymorda's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Horwat lands but Moczymorda takes it in his stride.
Horwat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horwat.
Moczymorda dives in for a single leg takedown but Horwat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horwat is looking to slow Moczymorda down with leg kicks.
Moczymorda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horwat.
Moczymorda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horwat scores with a head kick. Moczymorda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horwat as he jumps to the side.
Jacek Moczymorda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda with a poor takedown
and Horwat counters with a good low kick that Moczymorda was not able to check.
Horwat is looking to clinch but Moczymorda is avoiding it.
Moczymorda blocks a head kick by Horwat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moczymorda blocks a head kick by Horwat.
Moczymorda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horwat tries to score with a low kick but Moczymorda moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Horwat slams his shin into Moczymorda's torso.
Moczymorda misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Horwat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Moczymorda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horwat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moczymorda with the counter takedown but Horwat avoids it easily.
Dragan Horwat is winning the standup battle so far.

Horwat lands a big head kick that sends Moczymorda tumbling to the mat! Horwat takes a step backwards and waves Moczymorda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Horwat moves in looking to clinch but Moczymorda pushes him off.
Moczymorda feints the counter takedown.
Moczymorda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horwat avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moczymorda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moczymorda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horwat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moczymorda just manages to avoid it.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Horwat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moczymorda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moczymorda moves out of range as Horwat throws a body kick.

Horwat pushes Moczymorda up against the cage in a clinch.
Moczymorda fails to pull guard.
Horwat misses with an elbow over the top.

Horwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horwat moves out of range as Moczymorda throws a body kick.
Horwat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwat thumps Moczymorda with a low kick.
Horwat tries a head kick but it misses.
Moczymorda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horwat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moczymorda can do to turn this around?
Moczymorda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moczymorda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horwat swivels and escapes.
Horwat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horwat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moczymorda. That did some damage!

Horwat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moczymorda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horwat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moczymorda can turn it around.
Horwat tries to land knees in the clinch but Moczymorda avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwat slows down the pace here.
Moczymorda is trying to pull guard but Horwat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moczymorda avoids the elbow strike from Horwat, against the cage.
Horwat prevents Moczymorda from breaking the clinch.
Moczymorda is looking for a takedown.
Moczymorda is trying to pull guard but Horwat has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horwat.

That has opened up Jacek Moczymorda's cut even more.
Horwat avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Horwat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horwat thumps Moczymorda with a low kick.
Moczymorda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horwat. Horwat obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Horwat!
Nice body kick there by Horwat.
Moczymorda misses with a takedown attempt
and Horwat counters with a head kick. That will keep Moczymorda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The cut above Jacek Moczymorda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Horwat is looking to clinch.
Horwat connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Horwat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Moczymorda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horwat tries to clinch but Moczymorda is having none of it.
Horwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moczymorda shoots for a takedown but Horwat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horwat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horwat wants it to stay on the feet.
Horwat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown but Horwat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.
Moczymorda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moczymorda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwat tries to clinch up.
Horwat scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Horwat tenderised Moczymorda's leg. Moczymorda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horwat but Horwat pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Horwat lands a big head kick that sends Moczymorda tumbling to the mat! Horwat takes a step backwards and waves Moczymorda back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Moczymorda is rocked!
Moczymorda is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horwat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moczymorda.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horwat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horwat counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horwat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moczymorda's calf.
Horwat tries to clinch up but Moczymorda circles away and keeps his distance.
Horwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horwat thumps Moczymorda with a low kick.
Horwat misses with a body kick.
Horwat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moczymorda feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horwat.
Horwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
You can see that Moczymorda has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Horwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moczymorda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moczymorda throws the left hand but Horwat avoids the punch easily.
Moczymorda checks a leg kick nicely.
Moczymorda checks a low kick from Horwat.
Moczymorda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horwat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda fails with the takedown.
Horwat lands a leg kick that knocks Moczymorda off balance momentarily.

Moczymorda gets the takedown into side control.
Horwat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Horwat had his way with Jacek Moczymorda in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Moczymorda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horwat gets a clinch.
Horwat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moczymorda.
Moczymorda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horwat to keep the fight standing.
Moczymorda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horwat to keep the fight standing.

Horwat manages to break the clinch.
Moczymorda shoots and misses
and Horwat counters with a low kick, right behind Moczymorda 's knee.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horwat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moczymorda.
An inside leg kick lands from Horwat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horwat but Horwat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Horwat counters with a quick kick to the body but Moczymorda blocks it.
Moczymorda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Horwat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moczymorda fails with the takedown.
Horwat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moczymorda just manages to avoid it.
Horwat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moczymorda.
Horwat throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwat is looking to slow Moczymorda down with leg kicks.
Horwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moczymorda's sensitive parts.
Horwat throws a body kick that misses.
Moczymorda dives in and grabs Horwat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horwat pushes down on Moczymorda's head and hops out.
Good work by Moczymorda as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Horwat.
An inside leg kick from Horwat misses.
Moczymorda shoots in looking for a takedown but Horwat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moczymorda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horwat.
And Moczymorda tries to counter it with a takedown but Horwat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horwat throws a sloppy head kick and Moczymorda moves out of range easily.
Moczymorda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horwat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragan Horwat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horwat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moczymorda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Horwat tenderised Moczymorda's leg. Moczymorda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horwat sprawls well. Horwat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moczymorda gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horwat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moczymorda somewhat.
Horwat darts in trying to clinch

and Moczymorda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Horwat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horwat, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Horwat!
Dragan Horwat is the new welterweight champion!