PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 4157 p4p, 455 weight class) and Jack Preacher (ranked 4798 p4p, 497 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Krnacova
vs
Preacher

190 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Preacher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Preacher circles away.
Krnacova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Preacher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Preacher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preacher defends well and Krnacova ends up having to push Preacher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Preacher. No joy for Krnacova on that attempt.
Krnacova tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Preacher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Preacher is trying to control the action in half guard but Krnacova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preacher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preacher's back!
Preacher staying busy and making it hard for Krnacova to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preacher is trying to break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krnacova biding his time, looking for the opening.
Preacher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preacher is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krnacova is riding his opponent, not letting Preacher buck him off.
Krnacova scores with punches to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preacher is really stuck here.
Krnacova lands with a hammerfist to the side of Preacher's head.
Krnacova scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Preacher is looking for a way out.
Krnacova is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Krnacova gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Krnacova gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Krnacova apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Krnacova fails with the takedown

and Preacher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krnacova!
Preacher is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Preacher throws a strike aimed at the side of Krnacova's head but Krnacova avoids it well.
Preacher landing a few strikes.
Preacher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krnacova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krnacova tries to get out of the position.
Preacher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krnacova's legs.

Preacher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krnacova, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Preacher crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Krnacova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preacher off and has taken his back!
Preacher is covering up but some of the strikes from Krnacova are getting through and doing damage.
Will Krnacova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Preacher trying to control the action but Krnacova just sinks the hooks in.
Preacher grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Preacher can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Krnacova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Krnacova has the hooks in. Preacher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Preacher is trying to break free.
Krnacova gets his hands free as Preacher looks to control.
Krnacova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Preacher's body.
Krnacova is punishing Preacher with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preacher wants to escape the position.
Krnacova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Can Preacher hold on?! Krnacova is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Krnacova landing with strikes.
Krnacova is punishing Preacher with strikes - can he finish him?!
Krnacova lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Preacher hold on?!
Krnacova lands a shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Preacher is rocked!
Krnacova loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Preacher hold on?
Preacher is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Preacher grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Krnacova lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Preacher hold on?! Krnacova is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
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!
Krnacova is landing big shots and Preacher is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Felix Krnacova thanked the fans post fight for their support.