PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1736 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 255 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boxing Champ
vs
Krnacova

190 cm
27
198
21 - 10 - 0

190 cm
45
195
30 - 33 - 1

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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.

Krnacova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krnacova working over Boxing Champ with some ground and pound. Boxing Champ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 throwing shots but Boxing Champ is blocking nicely.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boxing Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krnacova.
Krnacova looks to land a strike but Boxing Champ avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Krnacova stops Boxing Champ from standing up.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krnacova content to stall in guard here.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Krnacova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Boxing Champ kicks Krnacova off and gets to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxing Champ sprawls well. Boxing Champ wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krnacova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boxing Champ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boxing Champ is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Boxing Champ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krnacova connects with a decent elbow.
Boxing Champ is trying to get back to his feet.

Boxing Champ throws Krnacova to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxing Champ is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Boxing Champ circles away and we're back to standing.

Krnacova gets a takedown into half guard.

Boxing Champ manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Boxing Champ drives through and clinches with Krnacova against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krnacova has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boxing Champ is trying to keep an underhook but Krnacova manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova prevents Boxing Champ from standing back up.
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 trying to control from half guard but Boxing Champ is working away.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova stalling away here and it's allowed Boxing Champ to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Krnacova prevents Boxing Champ from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova works over Boxing Champ with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxing Champ's head.
Boxing Champ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova throws an elbow that misses. Boxing Champ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krnacova's guard. Nice move by Boxing Champ!

Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxing Champ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Krnacova is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
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.

Krnacova fails to land the takedown.

Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Boxing Champ has one foot on Krnacova's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Krnacova throws a chopping leg kick but Boxing Champ manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boxing Champ appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krnacova shoots in and drives through. Boxing Champ sprawls well.
Boxing Champ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxing Champ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxing Champ wants it to stay on the feet.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Boxing Champ lands an overhand right.
Boxing Champ blocks a head kick by Krnacova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krnacova darts in looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ gets double underhooks and turns Krnacova into the cage.
Krnacova looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boxing Champ throws a series of punches but Krnacova moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Boxing Champ moves into the clinch.
Krnacova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing Champ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxing Champ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krnacova is defending well for now.

Krnacova successfully pulls guard.

Boxing Champ drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Boxing Champ off! Boxing Champ jumps back into Krnacova's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Krnacova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
Boxing Champ being controlled here momentarily.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova keeps trying to improve his position.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxing Champ manages to get himself to full guard.

Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krnacova trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand up but Krnacova isn't so interested in that idea.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova won't allow Boxing Champ to get back to his feet.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnacova trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Krnacova trying to move into half guard but instead Boxing Champ has managed to sweep!

Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Boxing Champ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krnacova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Krnacova feints and as Boxing Champ raises his hands in defense, Krnacova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krnacova won't allow Boxing Champ to get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ being controlled here, momentarily.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxing Champ wants to stand up but Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
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.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Krnacova cracks Boxing Champ with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Krnacova throws a sloppy strike and Boxing Champ has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Krnacova is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Boxing Champ!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chame Boxing Champ!
After the big win, Chame Boxing Champ made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.