PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darko Horvatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Kamenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Kamenski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Horvatic
vs
Kamenski

170 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darko Horvatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kamenski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horvatic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kamenski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horvatic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenski.
Kamenski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvatic is looking to clinch but Kamenski is avoiding it.
Kamenski dodges the punch combination from Horvatic.
Kamenski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horvatic but Horvatic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamenski looks for the body kick but Horvatic saw that one coming.
Kamenski tries to clinch

and Horvatic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamenski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenski trying to keep a closed guard but Horvatic is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horvatic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenski is retaining full guard.
Horvatic forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvatic controlling the action here.
Horvatic uses his free foot to push down on Kamenski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenski.
Kamenski tries to hold on but Horvatic postures up.
Kamenski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Horvatic controlling from the full mount.
Horvatic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Horvatic blocks Kamenski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Horvatic stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Horvatic throws a wild body kick that Kamenski sees coming a mile off.
Kamenski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenski darts in trying to clinch
and Horvatic counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamenski shrugs it off.
Kamenski tries to clinch

and Horvatic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamenski's guard.
Horvatic trying to control but Kamenski is working from the bottom.

Kamenski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kamenski doesn't manage to clinch there - Horvatic circles away.
Horvatic throws a sloppy head kick and Kamenski moves out of range easily.

Horvatic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horvatic pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenski trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvatic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horvatic is looking to stand up but Kamenski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenski wanted to stand there but Horvatic had control of the position.
Horvatic wants to stand but Kamenski is controlling the position.

Horvatic kicks Kamenski off and gets to his feet.
Kamenski tries to clinch

and Horvatic counters with a single leg into guard. Kamenski didn't expect that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horvatic stays in close to Kamenski's body and controls the position.
Kamenski is looking to stand up but Horvatic isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenski looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski wants to sweep here but Horvatic controlling him for the moment.
Horvatic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kamenski scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Horvatic has closed the distance and engaged Kamenski in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Horvatic is blocking nicely.
Horvatic fails to pull guard.
Kamenski can't find room to land a body shot as Horvatic controls the action.
Kamenski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horvatic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darko Horvatic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kamenski moves in looking to clinch but Horvatic pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Horvatic. No joy for Kamenski on that attempt.
Kamenski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horvatic as he jumps to the side.
Kamenski wants to clinch but Horvatic slips to the side

and Horvatic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horvatic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamenski lands a nice knee to the body.
Horvatic tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamenski avoids the damage to the body.
Kamenski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horvatic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darko Horvatic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Kamenski.
Kamenski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horvatic up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamenski is breathing heavily.
Horvatic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horvatic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamenski blocks it with crossed arms.

Kamenski pulls guard.
Horvatic pushing down on Kamenski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski wants to improve his position but Horvatic is controlling well.
Horvatic not doing much here.
Horvatic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Horvatic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kamenski to get to his feet.
Horvatic shoots in for a takedown but Kamenski shows good takedown defense.
Horvatic shoots in but Kamenski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kamenski has Horvatic up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenski breaks from the clinch.
Horvatic tries for a takedown but Kamenski circles away easily

and Kamenski counters with a single leg into guard. Horvatic didn't expect that.
Horvatic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horvatic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kamenski!
Horvatic trying to control but Kamenski is having none of it.
Kamenski wants to control but Horvatic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvatic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kamenski to take his back!
Kamenski prevents Horvatic from getting a body triangle.
Kamenski tries to break free.
Horvatic tries to keep control of the position but Kamenski is staying busy.
Kamenski tries to roll but Horvatic sticks to his back.
Horvatic doesn't have the hooks in and Kamenski manages to turn into his guard.
Horvatic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenski's guard.

Horvatic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horvatic shoots and misses

and Kamenski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kamenski decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvatic throws a hook but Kamenski blocks it.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horvatic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamenski swats away the attempt to clinch by Horvatic.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenski as Horvatic shoots in.
A lazy body kick from Kamenski
and Horvatic counters with a head kick. That will keep Kamenski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Kamenski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horvatic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenski is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horvatic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Kamenski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamenski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horvatic's waist but Horvatic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenski off to one side.
Horvatic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horvatic misses with a takedown

and Kamenski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamenski.
Kamenski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamenski wants a takedown.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horvatic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horvatic blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvatic tries to stall but Kamenski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horvatic has had enough of the clinch but Kamenski keeps him there for the moment.
Horvatic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horvatic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamenski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvatic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamenski's waist but Kamenski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horvatic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Horvatic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Horvatic counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horvatic.
Horvatic stops a takedown attempt from Kamenski.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horvatic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamenski.
Kamenski keeps control of Horvatic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Horvatic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamenski looks to clinch

and Horvatic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horvatic.
Horvatic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kamenski wants to control but Horvatic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is not content to let Horvatic control the position.
Kamenski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Horvatic is looking to take a break and control but Kamenski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horvatic taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horvatic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kamenski to his feet.

Horvatic forces Kamenski back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Kamenski to work.
Kamenski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horvatic blocks it with crossed arms.
Horvatic trying to land knees to the body.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horvatic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horvatic avoiding damage as Kamenski throws knees to the body.

Horvatic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horvatic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvatic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kamenski counters by moving into the clinch.
Kamenski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horvatic managing to block the knees to the body from Kamenski.
Horvatic tries to break the clinch but Kamenski is controlling the position.
Kamenski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamenski landing knees to the head.

Horvatic pulls guard effortlessly.
Horvatic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horvatic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Horvatic is working an open guard so Kamenski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darko Horvatic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Horvatic feints and as Kamenski raises his hands in defense, Horvatic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darko Horvatic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horvatic 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darko Horvatic!