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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 1651 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Jan Koblav (ranked 240 p4p, 238 weight class). Felix Krnacova has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31 - 34 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 31 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Koblav!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koblav drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koblav manages to get himself to full guard.
Koblav 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.
Koblav striking off his back but it's not causing Krnacova any problems.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koblav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Koblav's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koblav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koblav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koblav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Koblav working a defensive guard here.
Koblav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Koblav has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Koblav has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Koblav is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Koblav might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krnacova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koblav 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koblav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova cracks Koblav with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koblav holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koblav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova stands up over Koblav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koblav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova is pulling down on Koblav's head. It's preventing any offense from Koblav, at least for the moment.
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.
Koblav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koblav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Koblav controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koblav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koblav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koblav won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Krnacova is working hard here to advance position.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koblav's guard.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koblav keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Koblav 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.
Koblav is still trying to improve position.
Koblav looking to control.
Krnacova with a nice head shot there.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
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.
Krnacova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koblav's waist but Koblav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krnacova off to one side.
Krnacova takes the fight into the clinch.
Krnacova jumps guard but Koblav stands there with Krnacova around his waist. Krnacova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krnacova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koblav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koblav gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Koblav drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Koblav off! Koblav jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Koblav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koblav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koblav drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Koblav off! Koblav jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Koblav.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Krnacova works over Koblav with some ground and pound from guard.
Koblav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koblav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koblav scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Koblav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koblav has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Koblav keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koblav's head.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koblav's head.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova works over Koblav with some ground and pound from guard.
Koblav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koblav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krnacova controls the pace.
Koblav is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koblav seems keen to control Krnacova's posture.
Felix Krnacova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krnacova works over Koblav with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Koblav is working from the bottom.
Koblav bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koblav's head.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koblav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Koblav's legs - danger averted.
Koblav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Krnacova gets the takedown into side control.
Krnacova lands a nice forearm strike.
Koblav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krnacova cracks Koblav with a big elbow.
Koblav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koblav keeps trying to improve his position.
Koblav taking a bit of punishment here - Krnacova scoring with strikes.
Koblav is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Koblav's temple.
Koblav wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Koblav's temple.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Koblav is rocked!
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koblav is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Krnacova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koblav taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Koblav! More strikes land and this one is all over! Krnacova jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
A victorious Felix Krnacova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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