PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Biederman (ranked 801 p4p, 795 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 126 p4p, 124 weight class). Felix Krnacova is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Biederman
vs
Krnacova

190 cm
21
185
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
43
195
28 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Groove Gear
Conquer

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Biederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biederman circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krnacova or perhaps it was just good defense by Biederman, which made it look bad.
Krnacova needs to keep his hands up - Biederman had a free shot at his head there.
Krnacova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Biederman.
Nelson Biederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova moves out of range of the leg kick from Biederman.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biederman misses with a kick to the body

and Krnacova counters with a single leg into guard. Biederman didn't expect that.

Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.

Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Biederman 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biederman is working hard here to advance position.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Biederman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Biederman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Biederman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova is in close to Biederman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova distracts Biederman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biederman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is working Biederman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biederman wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biederman being controlled here, momentarily.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Biederman 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.

Biederman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biederman's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biederman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Biederman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krnacova trying to control but Biederman is working from the bottom.
Biederman controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Biederman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.

Biederman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Biederman tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biederman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova is pulling down on Biederman's head. It's preventing any offense from Biederman, at least for the moment.
Krnacova is trying to keep Biederman in close.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Biederman from controlling successfully.
Biederman tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.

Biederman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biederman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biederman advances to half guard.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Biederman is controlling well.
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 Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Biederman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krnacova in his tracks.

Biederman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krnacova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biederman controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.

Biederman 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biederman looking for a sweep. Not yet Biederman, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biederman looking for a sweep. Not yet Biederman, not yet.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biederman's head.
Biederman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Biederman throwing strikes but missing.
Biederman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova is pulling down on Biederman's head. It's preventing any offense from Biederman, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova has momentary wrist control but Biederman slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova looking to control.
Biederman throws a big right hand that misses.
Biederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Biederman controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is pulling down on Biederman's head. It's preventing any offense from Biederman, at least for the moment.

Biederman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biederman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biederman's guard.

Biederman keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biederman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Biederman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova won't allow Biederman to sweep him here.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova trying to control but Biederman is working from the bottom.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krnacova works over Biederman with some ground and pound from guard.
Biederman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova with a nice head shot there.

Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
Biederman 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.
And that is 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Biederman slips a jab from Krnacova.
Krnacova shoots in for a double leg but Biederman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biederman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biederman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biederman throws a head kick but Krnacova moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Biederman.
Krnacova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biederman.
Biederman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krnacova.
Krnacova tries to clinch up but Biederman circles away and keeps his distance.
Biederman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krnacova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krnacova shoots for a double leg takedown but Biederman sprawls well. He's pushed Krnacova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson Biederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Biederman slams his shin into Krnacova's torso.
Biederman scores with a jab. Krnacova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biederman. Krnacova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Biederman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biederman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krnacova.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biederman jabs Krnacova right on the nose. Krnacova blinks but takes it well.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krnacova.
A jab from Biederman finds it's way through Krnacova's defenses.
Biederman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Krnacova walks into a stiff left hand from Biederman.
A cross from Biederman lands.
Krnacova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Biederman.
Krnacova just misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Biederman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krnacova.
Biederman is looking to land body kicks.
Krnacova is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biederman. That's going to slow Krnacova down.
Biederman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biederman thuds his right hand into Krnacova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krnacova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biederman lands with a kick to the temple. Krnacova shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biederman looks to land a combination. Krnacova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krnacova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krnacova looks for a takedown but Biederman sprawls well.
Krnacova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biederman misses with a looping left.
Biederman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biederman throws a sloppy head kick and Krnacova moves out of range easily.
Biederman throws the kick towards the body but Krnacova avoids it.
Biederman backing away here, and Krnacova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krnacova dives in for a single leg takedown but Biederman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krnacova shoots in but Biederman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Biederman counters with a quick kick to the body but Krnacova blocks it.
Krnacova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biederman to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biederman looks for the body kick but Krnacova saw that one coming.
Biederman throws a jab but it's blocked by Krnacova.
Krnacova is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick lands for Biederman.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Biederman enables Krnacova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Biederman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Biederman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Biederman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova is working Biederman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biederman controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biederman wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Biederman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krnacova controls the pace.
Krnacova works over Biederman with some ground and pound from guard.
Biederman wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is in close to Biederman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krnacova stands up over Biederman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Biederman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biederman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!