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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zerk Manboy (ranked 5433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 6034 p4p, 595 weight class). Felix Krnacova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
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193 lbs
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190 cm
25
195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zerk Manboy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manboy takes a swing at Krnacova's ribcage but misses. A right-left combo lands from Manboy. Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt. Manboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Krnacova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manboy. Krnacova with the counter takedown but Manboy avoids it easily. Krnacova swings and misses with a shot to the body and Manboy counters with a straight right hand. Krnacova shoots and misses and Manboy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krnacova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krnacova gets a double leg takedown into Manboy's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manboy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Manboy is retaining full guard. Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control. Manboy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Manboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manboy tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. It looks like Krnacova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Krnacova gets in close and instigates a clinch. Krnacova jumps into guard, dragging Manboy to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova stands and throws Manboy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Manboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Krnacova tries for a kimura but Manboy is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krnacova controlling the position. Krnacova scores with a couple of short elbows. Krnacova has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manboy! Krnacova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Manboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krnacova is standing up, even though he is in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krnacova closes the distance and pushes Manboy back into the cage. Manboy working hard to break the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Manboy tries to break free but Krnacova pushes him back against the cage. Manboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Krnacova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manboy's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Krnacova has clasped his hands together around Manboy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Krnacova controlling the position from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krnacova tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manboy's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Krnacova stands up and we're back to a striking position. Krnacova takes the fight into the clinch. Krnacova breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Manboy tries to keep at a distance but Krnacova has taken the fight into the clinch. Manboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krnacova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Manboy is looking to control Krnacova's arms but Krnacova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manboy has his back to the cage. Manboy 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 is trying to trip Manboy. He has hold of a leg but Manboy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krnacova persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Krnacova postures up in Manboy's guard and throws a big left but Manboy blocks it. Krnacova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manboy is keeping the position for now. Manboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krnacova controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova. Krnacova content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manboy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Krnacova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manboy did well to prevent Krnacova getting side control. Manboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Krnacova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manboy! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Krnacova moves to back control. Krnacova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Manboy's body.
Krnacova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Manboy is defending well though. Krnacova let's go of the attempt for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krnacova looking for the RNC. 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 time! Manboy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manboy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Excellent takedown into side control there by Krnacova. Manboy on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Krnacova takes a little break here. Manboy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Manboy parries the strikes from Krnacova easily there. Krnacova is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manboy to escape.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manboy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Krnacova is trying to get an arm triangle but Manboy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Manboy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krnacova connects with a decent elbow. Krnacova staying calm. Manboy is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Krnacova decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manboy to his feet. Krnacova moves into range and clinches up with Manboy. Krnacova pulls guard successfully.
Krnacova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Krnacova passes the guard and advances to mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krnacova looking to control and managing it successfully. Krnacova landing shots from mount. Krnacova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Krnacova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Krnacova with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Krnacova controlling his opponent. Zerk Manboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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