PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 774 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 105 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hedegaard
vs
Krnacova

208 cm
29
195
25 - 10 - 0

190 cm
47
195
32 - 40 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Hedegaard, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Hedegaard against the cage but Hedegaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hedegaard quickly recovers to half guard.

Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova cracks Hedegaard with a solid left hand.

Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hedegaard has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hedegaard 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 wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hedegaard 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedegaard has wrist control.
Krnacova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Krnacova stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.

Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krnacova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hedegaard connects with a decent elbow.
Krnacova tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Krnacova is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova can't do much from the bottom here.
Hedegaard just content to control the position.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries to improve position but can't.
Krnacova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krnacova wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Krnacova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krnacova is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Hedegaard.

Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krnacova is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Krnacova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krnacova is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krnacova looking to score a takedown here. Hedegaard is defending well but Krnacova drives through and ends up in Hedegaard's guard.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krnacova is working Hedegaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova looking to sit in guard and control but Hedegaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard working some strikes from top position.
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.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedegaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedegaard postures up.

Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Krnacova trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard advances to half guard.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
Krnacova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krnacova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is thwarting Krnacova's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Krnacova is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.