PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 2473 p4p, 296 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 2836 p4p, 330 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sixx
vs
Krnacova

182 cm
22
203 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 Montreal, Nikki Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova doesn't manage to clinch there - Sixx circles away.
Sixx avoids the head kick by Krnacova.

Krnacova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sixx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sixx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sixx taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Sixx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixx is pressing down on Krnacova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sixx wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.

Sixx 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.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx looking to control.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sixx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sixx 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Sixx's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Krnacova cracks Sixx with a solid left hand.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sixx is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
Sixx is pulling down on Krnacova's head. It's preventing any offense from Krnacova, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sixx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sixx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Sixx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krnacova sees it coming and defends easily.
Sixx is trying to control. Krnacova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Sixx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova tries to roll over but Sixx keeps him under control.
Krnacova is not content to let Sixx control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Sixx is trying to work for a kimura but Krnacova is defending well.
Sixx wants to pass to mount but Krnacova is defending the position.
Krnacova has a hand on Sixx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sixx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Krnacova tries to lock up and control but Sixx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krnacova is trying to reverse the position but instead Sixx has taken his back - oops!

Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sixx has the hooks in. Krnacova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sixx is not going to allow Krnacova to sit and survive in this position.
Krnacova tries to break free.
Sixx trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is not going to allow Krnacova to sit and survive in this position.
Sixx struggling to keep hold of the position.

Sixx is working for a rear naked choke. Krnacova is not defending it well and Sixx has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Krnacova refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Krnacova's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikki Sixx!
A very excited looking Nikki Sixx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.