PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Dezhda (ranked 3460 p4p, 385 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 4219 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dezhda
vs
Krnacova

184 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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IniTech Nutrition

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sasha Dezhda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dezhda works over Krnacova's head and body with a nice combination.
Dezhda scores with a one two! Krnacova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Dezhda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krnacova walks into a left hand.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dezhda tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dezhda to the ground. Dezhda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dezhda lands a nice shot that snaps Krnacova's head back.
Dezhda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Krnacova shoots in and bounces Dezhda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Dezhda blocks nicely.
Dezhda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova stays in close to Dezhda's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Dezhda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Dezhda is keeping the position.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dezhda is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dezhda has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Dezhda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dezhda tries to get out of the position.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krnacova passes Dezhda's right leg, so he's now in 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.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Dezhda's hands, connecting with Dezhda's forehead.
Still in half guard, Krnacova seems content to control.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Krnacova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krnacova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dezhda is trying to stand.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krnacova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krnacova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krnacova moves away from the strike by Dezhda.
Krnacova moves away from the strike by Dezhda.
Dezhda throws out a loose jab but Krnacova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dezhda counter with a right hand.
Krnacova shoots in for a double leg but Dezhda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dezhda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krnacova shoots and misses
and Dezhda counters with a stiff right hand.
Sasha Dezhda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Dezhda jabs Krnacova right on the nose. Krnacova blinks but takes it well.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dezhda as he jumps to the side.

Dezhda tries to sprawl but Krnacova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dezhda tries to kick Krnacova off but Krnacova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dezhda has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezhda is in trouble now - Krnacova has advanced to mount!
Krnacova controlling from the full mount.
Dezhda is in a horrible position here. Krnacova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krnacova dominating with strikes here.
Krnacova lands a big elbow.
Krnacova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Dezhda really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Krnacova content just to control the position here.
Krnacova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krnacova with a couple of short strikes.
Krnacova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dezhda's face.
Krnacova punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krnacova with a couple of short strikes.
Krnacova lands a big shot there that rocks Dezhda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krnacova is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Dezhda is rocked!
Krnacova controlling the pace for now.
Oh Dezhda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dezhda seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova lands a heavy elbow.
Dezhda tries to lock up and control but Krnacova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dezhda taking shots to the head.
Krnacova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krnacova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dezhda?
Krnacova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dezhda hang on?
Krnacova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krnacova landing strikes from the mount and Dezhda is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Krnacova! Dezhda is hurt baaadly! Krnacova is firing away with more strikes - Dezhda is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
An out of breath Felix Krnacova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.