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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Roffen (ranked 1478 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 198 p4p, 456 weight class). Josh Roffen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova tries to clinch but Roffen is having none of it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krnacova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Krnacova.
Krnacova stops Roffen from getting back to his feet.
Roffen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krnacova in particular looking to stall.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roffen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Roffen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Roffen's temple.
Krnacova stops Roffen from getting back to his feet.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Roffen is trying to stand up here but Krnacova is controlling him well.
Krnacova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roffen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Roffen pushes Krnacova off looking to stand but Krnacova dives back in and keeps control.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Roffen's hands, connecting with Roffen's forehead.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Krnacova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roffen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Roffen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Roffen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roffen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krnacova is nestled in close to Roffen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roffen is trying to stand back up but Krnacova is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 Roffen's temple.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roffen pushes Krnacova off looking to stand but Krnacova dives back in and keeps control.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roffen tries to kick Krnacova off but Krnacova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roffen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's time! Roffen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krnacova shoots in and gets a takedown into Roffen's guard.
Roffen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krnacova gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krnacova in particular looking to stall.
Krnacova working over Roffen with some ground and pound. Roffen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 wants to pass to mount but Roffen is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet.
Krnacova working Roffen over with strikes.
Krnacova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roffen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krnacova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roffen pushes Krnacova off looking to stand but Krnacova dives back in and keeps control.
Krnacova working over Roffen with some ground and pound. Roffen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Roffen is trying to stand back up but Krnacova is controlling him
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova working over Roffen with some ground and pound. Roffen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roffen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roffen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roffen has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krnacova working Roffen over with strikes.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roffen is trying to stand up here but Krnacova is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Krnacova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Roffen is trying to stand back up but Krnacova is controlling him
Roffen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roffen is rocked!
Krnacova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Roffen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roffen seems to have got his legs back now.
Roffen taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Roffen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Krnacova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krnacova stops Roffen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krnacova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roffen connects with a right hand. Krnacova shakes it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roffen.
Krnacova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krnacova looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
Krnacova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh Roffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roffen pinned against the cage. Roffen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krnacova fails with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roffen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roffen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krnacova. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Roffen throwing a counter right hand but Krnacova manages to avoid it.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Roffen circles away easily
and Roffen counters with a thumping low kick.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roffen enables Krnacova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roffen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krnacova prevents Roffen from getting back to his feet.
Krnacova stands up over Roffen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova is in close to Roffen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova chips away with some ground and pound.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova is in close to Roffen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova is working Roffen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova prevents Roffen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krnacova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Krnacova.
Let's hope that Krnacova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krnacova is in close to Roffen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova is pushing down on Roffen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roffen is fighting to maintain full guard but Krnacova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Krnacova seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krnacova drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roffen can't keep his opponent in guard - Krnacova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krnacova stops Roffen from getting back to his feet.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Josh Roffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Krnacova.
I've got Krnacova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
Felix Krnacova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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