PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Brinks (ranked 2669 p4p, 340 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 3267 p4p, 408 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Brinks
vs
Krnacova

185 cm
21
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Brinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krnacova fails with the takedown.
Krnacova dives in and grabs Brinks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brinks pushes down on Krnacova's head and hops out.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.

Krnacova shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Brinks trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova is looking to advance position but Brinks won't allow it.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Brinks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brinks to regain full guard.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krnacova trying to control but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova works over Brinks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brinks trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brinks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brinks is pulling down on Krnacova's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brinks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brinks.
Krnacova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krnacova tries to land a leg kick but Brinks saw it coming and moves away.
Brinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brinks is out of range and Krnacova settles back down.
Brinks misses the shot to the body.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brinks quickly recovers to half guard.
Brinks is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Brinks's head.
Krnacova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krnacova throws a strike but Brinks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Brinks has wrist control.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova postures up in Brinks's guard and throws a big left but Brinks blocks it.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova cracks Brinks with a solid left hand.
Krnacova trying to control but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinks defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brinks as he jumps to the side.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brinks as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Brinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krnacova.
Brinks sizes up Krnacova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brinks. That's going to slow Krnacova down.
Krnacova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brinks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krnacova somewhat.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Brinks scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krnacova shoots for a takedown but Brinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brinks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks slips a jab and a cross from Krnacova.
Brinks cracks Krnacova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brinks moves out of range as Krnacova throws a body kick.
Brinks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brinks, right into the meat.
Brinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krnacova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brinks scores with a kick to the body.
Brinks scores with a body shot.

Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brinks quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova is just content to waste time from the top position. Brinks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova throws a strike but Brinks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is controlling Brinks's posture.
Brinks postures up.
Brinks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Brinks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brinks is fighting to break Krnacova's control of his arms but Krnacova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
Brinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cody Brinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Krnacova throws a head kick that misses

and Brinks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brinks.
Krnacova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brinks to keep the fight standing.
Brinks digs a right hand into Krnacova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krnacova's gas tank.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krnacova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brinks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cody Brinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brinks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Brinks scores with a body shot.
Brinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krnacovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brinks defends it nicely.
Brinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Brinks, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Brinks against the cage but Brinks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krnacova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krnacova looks for a takedown but Brinks sprawls well.

Brinks cracks Krnacova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brinks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krnacova to stand back up!

Krnacova is rocked!

It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brinks counters with a big left hand that crumples Krnacova! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Brinks!
Our winner, Cody Brinks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.