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Event: OFC 399: Outlast     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Kriel is looking to slow Donkashane down with leg kicks. #CL#
Donkashane has closed the distance and engaged Kriel in a clinch.
Kriel gets through Donkashane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donkashane is working for takedown but Kriel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donkashane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kriel after a bit of a struggle.
Kriel scores with a hook to the body.
Kriel lands an elbow that stopped Donkashane in his tracks for a moment.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Donkashane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donkashane backwards.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donkashane backwards.
Kriel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donkashane is breathing heavily.
Kriel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donkashane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donkashane tries to score a body lock takedown but Kriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donkashane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriel's elbow.
Donkashane throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Donkashane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a body punch.
A short right from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kriel lands a body shot.
Donkashane takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Kriel - that landed with a thud.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donkashane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel cracks Donkashane with a nice body shot.
Kriel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel works on Donkashane's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Kriel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kriel is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kriel.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Kriel.
Kriel lands a left hand.
Kriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Kriel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel cracks Donkashane with a nice body shot.
Kriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donkashane has Kriel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kriel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kriel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donkashane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kriel gets through Donkashane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike.
Kriel lands an elbow that stopped Donkashane in his tracks for a moment.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donkashanes head. #ROC2#
Donkashane is rocked!
Donkashane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Donkashane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donkashane backwards.
Kriel cracks Donkashane with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kriel - that landed with a thud.
Kriel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel lands a body shot.
Kriel has Donkashane pressed against the cage. He pushes Donkashane back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kriel throws a beautiful elbow that sends Donkashane crashing to the floor! Kriel piles on the pressure with more strikes! Donkashane is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 396: Bosch vs Murphy II     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Kriel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strunz on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Strunz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kriel, as that shot connected.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz connects with a jab.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kriel.
A punch lands to the side of Strunz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Kriel throws a right hand that Strunz ducks under and follows up with a left that Strunz also avoids with ease.
Good work by Strunz as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Kriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Kriel lands with a right hand.
Strunz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel throws a jab when Strunz was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kriel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel slips a jab from Strunz.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Strunz saw that one coming.
Strunz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strunz with a nice cross.
Strunz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Strunz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strunz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kriel. Kriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Strunz ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Kriel misses.
Kriel thows a body kick. Strunz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Strunz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strunz cracks Kriel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Strunz misses the jab.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strunz.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Strunz slips the punch.
A punch combination from Strunz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Strunz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Kriel's shoulder, as Kriel tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Strunz with a hook.
Kriel throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz misses with the combination.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz lands with a shot to the body.
Strunz throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Strunz moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Strunz defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Kriel moves away and avoids it.
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Strunz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strunz lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Strunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Kriel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kriel misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strunz's hands.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel lands a really nice looking cross but Strunz seems unphased.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Strunz blocks the leg kick.
Kriel swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Strunz.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Kriel.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strunz.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel throws out a leg kick but Strunz moves out of range and Kriel only half commits.
Kriel throws a low kick, looking for Strunz's leg but Strunz calmly moves out of range.
Kriel scores with a jab.
Strunz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strunz throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Kriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strunz.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Strunz.
Strunz slips a straight right by Kriel.#T1#
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kriel defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
Kriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Strunz counter with a right hand.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Strunz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel works the jab nicely.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Strunz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Strunz lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.#T2#
Kriel connects with the punch.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Kriel walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strunz.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz lands an overhand right.
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strunz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Kriel throws a hook but Strunz avoids it easily.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Kriel tries a low kick but Strunz avoids it.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel cracks Strunz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kriel misses with a right hand
and Strunz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strunz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kriel thinking.
Strunz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kriel. Kriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Kriel misses.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Strunz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
Kriel staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Strunz sizes up Kriel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strunz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel lands a jab to Strunz's midsection.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Strunz avoids nicely.
Kriel throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel lands a slapping body shot.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel misses with a head kick. #CL#
Strunz gets tackled into the cage by Kriel. Kriel maintains the clinch.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Strunz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Kriel lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kriel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kriel throws a series of punches but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strunz is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strunz.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strunz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Kriel throws a low kick, looking for Strunz's leg but Strunz calmly moves out of range.
Kriel walks into a straight right hand from Strunz.
Kriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Strunz.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strunz momentarily.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz staying out of range there.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strunz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Strunz there.
Kriel defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
And Kriel counters with a quick kick to the body but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Kriel ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Kriel misses with a jab to the body
and Strunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kriel staying out of range there.#T3#
Strunz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel tries to bum rush Strunz with a series of wild strikes but Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Strunz with a hook.
Strunz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strunz is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Strunz blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Kriel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strunz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Kriel scores with a jab. Strunz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strunz connects with a right hand. Kriel shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel catches Strunz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strunz 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

A relieved looking Bronko Strunz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVIII     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1#
Kriel avoids the body shot from Turner.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner misses with a looping left.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Turner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKriel.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner connects with the punch.
Kriel misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Kriel.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel. #T2#
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kriel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Turner backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a clinch but Kriel shakes him off and moves away.
Turner takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Turner takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel lands a front kick.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel avoids a kick to the body.
Kriel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Kriel connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner misses the jab.
Kriel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turner avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Turner misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Turner lands with a cross.
Turner thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Kriel throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to move into range but Kriel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kriel's sensitive parts. #T1#
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Turner.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Kriel with an uppercut!
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner lands a jab.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Turner throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel thumps Turner with a low kick.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner lands a head shot.
Kriel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turner.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.#T3#
Kriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kriel lands with a good body shot.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Turner slips under a jab from Kriel.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Jan Kriel's cut is getting worse.
Turner cracks Kriel with a hook to the temple - Kriel is on wobbly legs here! Turner swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kriel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Turner wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFC 391: Isolation     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Kriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Kriel misses.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kriel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iwoba misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iwoba.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Iwoba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba blocks the elbow strike.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iwoba prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iwoba.
A short right from Kriel.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Iwoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Iwoba breaks from the clinch.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kriel misses the jab.
Iwoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Iwoba. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Iwoba.#CL#
Iwoba has Kriel up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iwoba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iwoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iwoba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iwoba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Iwoba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Iwoba crashes against the mat.
Kriel wants to control but Iwoba postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel tries to buck Iwoba off but Iwoba is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kriel. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iwoba digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Iwoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Kriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iwoba is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kriel moves forwards but Iwoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iwoba counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwoba's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwoba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba lands a nice shot to the body.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a left hand
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Kriel blocks a jab.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3##TD#
Iwoba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kriel sprawls well initially but Iwoba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kriel trying to control but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kriel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Iwoba is trying to keep Kriel in close. #T4#
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Kriel advances position into side control!
Iwoba is looking to regain half guard here but Kriel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kriel just content to control the position.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Kriel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iwoba throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Iwoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Iwoba catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Iwoba throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba lands a front kick.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Iwoba with a jab.
Iwoba scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iwoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kriel avoids it.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the head.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iwoba jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Iwoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Iwoba.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba delivers a nice body kick.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Iwoba swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Iwoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwoba is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Iwoba backs off Kriel throws a huge counter combo but Iwoba manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwoba - that will leave a mark!
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba throws out a powerful jab.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwoba.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iwoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Iwoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwoba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Bosco Iwoba waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Cup misses with a hook.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Cup is out of range.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Cup closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup tries to move to mount but Kriel blocks the move with his legs.
Kriel is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kriel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kriel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cup goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kriel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cup's guard! Nice work there by Kriel!
Cup tries to strike from the bottom.
Kriel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cup has his foot on Kriel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kriel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kriel pushing down on Cup's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kriel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB#
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Cup is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cup is in trouble now - Kriel has advanced to mount! #T3#
Kriel controlling from the full mount.
Kriel prevents Cup from getting the reversal.
Kriel controlling his opponent.
Kriel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cup slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kriel stalling.
Kriel wants to take a breather but Cup is having none of it.
Kriel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup tries to roll over but Kriel keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cup works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
Cup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Cup throws a lazy head kick
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kriel scores with a decent looking hook.
Cup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cup shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a big right hand! Oh Cup is in trouble here! Kriel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
In his post fight interview, Jan Kriel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

 

Event: OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1##TD#
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kriel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kriel wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm with the ground and pound but Kriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kriel pulls Storm in close to his closed guard and prevents Storm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kriel's head.#T1#
Storm wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Kriel's brow.
Kriel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Storm trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kriel pulls Storm in to control the position.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Storm looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been informed that Kriel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Kriel seems keen to control Storm's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm stands up over Kriel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm connects with a couple of short punches.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kriel's head.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Kriel has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Kriel is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kriel as Storm shoots in.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Storm misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel slips a straight right by Storm.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kriel will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.#T2#
Storm digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm goes for a double leg but Kriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kriel continues to drive forward.
Kriel swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm scores with a jab.
That kick from Storm tenderised Kriel's leg. Kriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Kriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm pushes Kriel away with a front kick.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
Storm misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Storm feints and as Kriel raises his hands in defense, Storm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kriel has control of Storm's left arm, preventing Storm from doing any damage.
Storm trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kriel is pulling down on Storm's head. It's preventing any offense from Storm, at least for the moment.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kriel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kriel controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Storm thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm misses with a double jab. #T1#
Storm throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Storm blocks a jab.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kriel throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Kriel scores with a jab.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kriel throws a counter combo.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm misses with a hook.
Kriel feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kriel holds on and takes a little breather.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kriel postures up. #T3#
Kriel is stalling in the full guard.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm 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.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kriel's guard. #REVR#
Kriel is trying to keep Storm in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kriel 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.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kriel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Storm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kriel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!

After the fight, Corban Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Bosch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Bosch stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch lands with a nice body punch.
Bosch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosch tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kriel.
Bosch cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Bosch connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Bosch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Bosch is predictable there
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel slips a straight right by Bosch.
Kriel throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bosch lands with a straight right. Kriel didn't see that one coming.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.#T2#
Kriel works Bosch's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Crunch! Bosch slams his shin into Kriel's torso.
Bosch throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosch steps away.
Kriel needs to keep his hands up - Bosch had a free shot at his head there.
Kriel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosch.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bosch throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Bosch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bosch finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Bosch was not able to check.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Bosch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kriel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Kriel's defenses.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
Bosch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.#T4#
A big left from Bosch misses.
Kriel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Bosch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Bosch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bosch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kriel misses with a low kick.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Bosch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kriel.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosch lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kriel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bosch has got the better of the exchanges.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriel should have avoided that one.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Bosch cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Bosch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch throws an off balance right hand
and Bosch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bosch tried to score with a low kick but Kriel checks it.
Bosch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bosch throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Bosch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bosch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bosch scores with a jab.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bosch connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Bosch tests Kriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kriel swinging wildly here.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.
Bosch connects with the punch.
Bosch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bosch misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Bosch clinches up against the cage.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bosch is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kriel throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
A short right from Bosch.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bosch is defending well for now.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kriel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bosch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Kriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bosch pushes Kriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bosch prevents a body shot from Kriel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bosch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bosch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kriel's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Kriel's defenses.
Kriel lands with a hook. Bosch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bosch misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bosch thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Kriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Bosch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch lands with a nice body kick.
Bosch swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Bosch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel misses with a two punch combination.
Bosch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Bosch jabs Kriel right on the nose. Kriel blinks but takes it well.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Bosch staying out of range there.#T1#
Kriel tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kriel checks a low kick from Bosch.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosch steps away.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosch cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bosch connects with the punch.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Kriel moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Bosch cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Bosch tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriel defending well as Bosch loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Bosch is wise to it.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Kriel unleashes a big counter combination but Bosch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bosch.
Kriel throws a hook but Bosch blocks it.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Bosch throws a head kick that Kriel semi-blocks.
Kriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Kriel ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosch throws the kick towards the body but Kriel avoids it.
Bosch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kriel counters with a big head kick but Bosch shrugs it off.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch lands a nice looking body shot.
Bosch cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Kriel sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bosch!
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Kriel moves away and avoids it.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bosch with a body shot.
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch works the jab nicely.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Bosch misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bosch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!

Heribert Bosch gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Pera thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pera is wise to it.
Kriel cracks Pera with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pera.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.#TD#
Pera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pera is in Kriel's guard.
Kriel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pera trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pera preventing the sweep.
Kriel seems keen to control Pera's posture.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pera postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Pera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kriel is trying to defend but Pera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pera.
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pera.
Pera prevents Kriel from standing back up.
Kriel taking some punishment here, with Pera in his half guard.
Kriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pera thows a huge punch but Kriel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pera with the ground and pound but Kriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kriel is adopting a defensive guard.
Pera wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kriel is pulling down on Pera's head. It's preventing any offense from Pera, at least for the moment.
Kriel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Pera forces Kriel back against the cage and clinches.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera works the jab nicely.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Pera throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pera scores with a jab to the body.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pera is wise to it.#TD#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kriel is looking to control Pera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
Kriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Pera throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel keeping hold of Pera's head, controlling as best he can.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kriel controlling the position well.
Kriel gets back to full guard. #T3#
Kriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kriel looking to pass the guard.
Kriel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pera pulls Kriel in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kriel 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.
Kriel is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Pera misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel throws a series of punches but Pera moves out of range.
Kriel lands a right hook to the body.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Pera closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Kriel prevents a body shot from Pera.
Pera digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pera.
Pera avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kriel is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Pera misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Kriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriels head.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Pera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pera manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Kriel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Pera lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Pera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Pera swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Pera tries to clinch but Kriel is having none of it.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Pera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pera throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pera is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4##CL#
Pera moves into the clinch.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel working aggressively here.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kriel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Pera gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kriel is keeping busy.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Pera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!

During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Kriel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rostedt lands with a good body shot.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel cracks Rostedt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Rostedt checks it.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rostedt.
Rostedt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostedt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rostedt lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a slapping body shot.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a jab to the head.
Rostedt scores with a nice strike.
Kriel throws a body punch but Rostedt moves out of range.
Kriel needs to keep his hands up - Rostedt had a free shot at his head there.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Rostedt there.
Rostedt swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kriel misses with a body shot
and Rostedt counters with a left to the body.
Kriel checks a low kick from Rostedt.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel scores with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt misses with the body kick
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
Rostedt misses with a double jab.
Kriel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kriel defending well as Rostedt loads up on a big left hand.
Rostedt throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel wants to slow Rostedt down by chopping away at his legs.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rostedt counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Kriel misses
and Rostedt counters with a stiff right hand.
Rostedt misses with the combination.
Rostedt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks. #T3#
Rostedt is looking to land body kicks.
Rostedt looks for the body kick but Kriel saw that one coming.
Kriel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rostedt misses with a body punch
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Rostedt backing up. Rostedt nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Kriel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt misses with a leg kick
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Kriel finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rostedt lands a body shot. #T4#
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rostedt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rostedt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rostedt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Rostedt throws a right and a left that Kriel avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rostedt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Rostedt does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Rostedt misses
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rostedt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rostedt dips to his left and cracks Kriel with an uppercut!
Rostedt scores with a body shot.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Rostedt scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriel should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Rostedt. Beautiful body shot.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rostedt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt scores with a kick to the body.
Rostedt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Rostedt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt throws a shot to the body.
Rostedt wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Kriel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Rostedt lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Rostedt connects with a jab.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a two punch combo.
Rostedt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rostedt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kriel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kriel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kriel throws a nice looking combination but Rostedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rostedt blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Rostedt looks to throw a body kick
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Rostedt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rostedt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rostedt cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rostedt misses with a body kick.
Rostedt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rostedt.
Rostedt connects with a jab.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rostedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Rostedt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A low kick from Rostedt misses
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rostedt thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Rostedt scoring well with a low kick there.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Rostedt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Rostedt.
Kriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostedt tries to move into range but Kriel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Rostedt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kriel blocks it well.
Rostedt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel throws a counter high kick but Rostedt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rostedt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Rostedt checks the leg kick.
Rostedt lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Rostedt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rostedt swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
As Rostedt looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but Rostedt just gets out of the way.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Kriel is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeti Rostedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rostedt moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Rostedt tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rostedt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Rostedt backing up. Rostedt nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Rostedt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Rostedt jumps back.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rostedt connects with a right hand. Kriel shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Rostedt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Rostedt's shoulder, as Rostedt tries to avoid the shot.
Rostedt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Rostedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Rostedt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rostedt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.
Rostedt misses with the body kick
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt misses the jab.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
A lazy left from Rostedt finds it's target.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostedt throws a push kick but Kriel slaps the foot to one side.
Rostedt misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rostedt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt scores with a spinning back kick!
Rostedt tries to land a body kick
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Rostedt was not able to check.
Rostedt misses with a shot to the body
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Rostedt on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Rostedt is rocked!
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rostedt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Rostedt.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rostedt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kriel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Fagaro swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Fagaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
Fagaro lands with a nice body punch.
Kriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fagaro momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Fagaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fagaro slips a jab from Kriel.
Kriel connects with a jab.#T1#
Kriel swinging wildly here.
Fagaro connects with a single shot there.
Fagaro scores with a shot to the body.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fagaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Fagaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fagaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.#T2#
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagaro is just out of range.
Fagaro misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Fagaro blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Fagaro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kriel.
Fagaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Fagaro moved away.
Fagaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Fagaro misses with a straight left. #T3##CL#
Fagaro has Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel is trying to stall.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fagaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Fagaro avoids the damage to the body.
Fagaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagaro blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Kriel lands an uppercut.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fagaro backwards.
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
A short right from Kriel on the inside. #T4#
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Fagaro lands a nice uppercut.
Fagaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel works on Fagaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Fagaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Fagaro is rocked!
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Fagaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Fagaro is breathing heavily.
Kriel scores with a hook to the body.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fagaro seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kriel presses Fagaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel lands a shot to the body.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fagaro prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fagaro is holding his hands too far apart here. Kriel throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fagaro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
After the fight, Jan Kriel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Don Fagaro was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.

 

Event: OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Imbula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Imbula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imbula.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imbula. Kriel shrugs it off though.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Imbula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily.
Imbula throws a lazy head kick
and Kriel counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Imbula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.#T1#
Imbula lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Imbula's knee momentarily.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Imbula. #T2#
Imbula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Imbula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imbula throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cheik Imbula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Imbula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Imbula misses.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Imbula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imbula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel takes one to the chin there.
Imbula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Imbula. #T4#
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.#KD#
Imbula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kriel sprawling to the canvas! Kriel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Imbula finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Imbula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Kriel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kriel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Imbula has got the better of the exchanges.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a huge left! Kriel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Imbula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kriel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Imbula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
A very excited looking Cheik Imbula rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIII     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Kriel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a big head kick but Johnsson shrugs it off.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel checks a low kick from Johnsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Kriel only half commits.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Kriel moves out of range.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kriel throws a one two combo.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Johnsson catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kriel blocks the leg kick.
Kriel slips a jab from Johnsson.
A right-left combo lands from Johnsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Johnsson tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Kriel's front leg.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Kriel moves out of range.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnsson moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnsson avoided it.#T4#
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Kriel drops Johnsson with a beautiful combination! Johnsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kriel is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kriel's sensitive parts.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnsson connects with a jab.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Johnsson.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Johnsson backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!#T1#
Johnsson lands a front kick.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Johnsson jabs at Kriel's body.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kriel. That's going to slow Johnsson down.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Nice shot by Johnsson.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kriel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel. #T3#
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kriel checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Kriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnsson. Johnsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.#T4#
Kriel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Johnsson is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Kriel counters with a head kick that drops Johnsson to the mat! Johnsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel scores with a counter punch that sends Johnsson to the canvas! Kriel smells blood - he's punishing Johnsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Kriel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Kriel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Kriel lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy body kick from Kriel
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Kriel avoids it well.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriel tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Arn Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Kriel in a clinch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriels head.
Kriel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Kriel.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Kriel tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Kriel's ribcage. Kriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Kriel tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kriel crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel avoiding damage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Anderson. #T4#
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Knees to the body from Kriel.
Kriel lands an elbow inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Kriel lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kriel fails to land.
Kriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Kriel is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Kriel into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Kriel.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kriel lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Arn Anderson's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD2#
Kriel lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Kriel takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kriel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.
Anderson misses with a hook #KD2#
and Kriel counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Kriel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Kriel lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
Arn Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Kriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Arn Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arn Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Kriel throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maneno works Kriel's body with a nice hook.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Maneno misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Maneno with a hook.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Kriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Kriel misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Jab from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Maneno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Maneno throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A jab lands there for Kriel.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Kriel moved out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maneno lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Kriel lands a left and a right that send Maneno crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kriel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Maneno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Maneno takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
Kriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Maneno throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T1#
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Kriel off the cage and back into range.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
That has opened up Jan Kriel's cut even more.
Maneno circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kriel to the canvas! Kriel doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maneno keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 357: BK vs Gray     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Kriel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Venom staying out of range there.
A cross from Kriel lands.
Kriel misses with a low kick.
Kriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Venom to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom blocks a jab.
Venom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venom misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a low kick, right behind Venom 's knee. #T1#
Venom misses with a head kick.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Venom checks it.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Venom.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Kriel.
Venom misses with a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel blocks a jab.
Venom backing away here, and Kriel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Venom swinging wildly here.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Venom steps away.#T2#
Kriel motions for Venom to come forward. Kriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Venom throws a sloppy body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Venom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kriel.
Venom throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venom jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Venom misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
It looked like Venom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Venom slips under a jab from Kriel.
Venom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kriel.
Kriel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom's hands.
Venom chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Venom has knocked Kriel down with a huge combo! Venom steps away and waves a wobbly Kriel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Venom moves away and avoids it.
Venom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Venom scores with a counter punch that sends Kriel to the canvas! Venom smells blood - he's punishing Kriel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kriel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stasius Venom!
Stasius Venom decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: OFC 354: BK vs Slater II     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1##CL#
Patton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Kriel controls the action.
Kriel prevents a body shot from Patton.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a right hand.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel lands a left hand.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Patton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Patton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kriel is defending well for now.
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton is trying to maintain a safe position but Kriel gets an underhook and turns Patton into the cage.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a body punch. #T1#
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Kriel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Patton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kriel can turn it around.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton lands a shoulder strike.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patton.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
Kriel tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
Kriel scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel lands an uppercut.
Patton tries a knee to the head but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Patton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel avoiding damage as Patton throws knees to the body.
Kriel stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patton is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Kriel.
Patton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kriel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kriel's brow.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Patton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Patton misses with a knee strike.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Kriel misses with some punches. #T3#
Kriel presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Patton misses with some punches.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patton blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
Kriel lands a knee to the body.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Patton tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Patton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kriel digs a right hand underneath Patton's ribcage. Patton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Patton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel avoids a wild elbow strike from Patton.
Kriel pushes Patton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patton leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kriel's brow.
A shot in the inside from Kriel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Patton is blocking nicely.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kriel to work.
Kriel pushes Patton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Patton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
A short left from Kriel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patton throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Patton walks into a stiff left hand from Kriel.
A big left from Kriel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel checks a low kick from Patton.
Patton darts in trying to clinch
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Patton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Patton has been cut.#T1#
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Oh Patton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Patton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Johnsson lands with an overhand left.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kriel misses the jab.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kriel tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.#KD#
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kriel to stand back up!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnsson with a body shot.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson cracks Kriel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kriel falls to his knees and Johnsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!

 

Event: OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanfield misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Stanfield backing up. Stanfield nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stanfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kriels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Stanfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Stanfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Kriel! Stanfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kriel to his feet! Kriel is in big trouble!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel connects with a body shot that sends Stanfield's belly button to the back.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kriel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Kriel scores with a four punch combination!
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Kriel avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Stanfield steps away.#T2#
A punch combination from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Stanfield misses.
Kriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel scores with a jab.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
Kriel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Stanfield is rocked!
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Stanfield scores with a jab to the head.
Kriel connects with a body shot that sends Stanfield's belly button to the back.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Kriel misses.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel slips a jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a low kick, right behind Stanfield 's knee.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kriel.
Kriel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Kriel sends Stanfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kriel is motioning to the referee to let Stanfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stanfield falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kriel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kriel throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kriel steps away.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Diaz cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Kriel keeps it at a distance.
Kriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Kriel's legs.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.#T1#
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Kriel counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Diaz has been cut.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Kriel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily. #T2#
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kriel scores with a jab to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kriel! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEC 566     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Kriel counters with a body kick.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Kriel keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sackett gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kriel throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Kriel controls the action.
Kriel misses with an elbow strike.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Kriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kriel tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kriel.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Kriel dodges an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Kriel is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kriel misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kriel.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel lands a right hand.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel. #T4#
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Sackett avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sackett's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Kriel ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kriel has knocked Sackett down with a huge combo! Kriel steps away and waves a wobbly Sackett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sackett off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kriel follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sackett was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 560     
Date:   Dec 20, 2017
#R1#
Kriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parnevik throws a combination. Kriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Parnevik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel tries to move into range but Parnevik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parnevik throws an overhand right that lands on Kriel's shoulder, as Kriel tries to avoid the shot.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Parnevik uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Parnevik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parnevik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parnevik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesper Parnevik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Parnevik is just out of range.
Parnevik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parnevik is looking to chop away at Kriel's legs.
Jab, jab by Parnevik - just one landing. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kriel blocks the leg kick.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Parnevik is wise to it.
Parnevik throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Parnevik only half commits.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parnevik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.
Kriel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parnevik tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parnevik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Parnevik steps away.
Parnevik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Parnevik.
Kriel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Parnevik slips under a jab.#T2#
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Kriel.
Kriel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Parnevik counter with a right hand.
Kriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parnevik.
Parnevik connects with a looping right hand.
Parnevik misses with a combination
and Kriel counters with a nice body kick.
Parnevik slips under a jab from Kriel.
Parnevik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parnevik throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Parnevik connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kriel checks the leg kick.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Parnevik avoids it with no problem.
Parnevik connects with a body shot.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parnevik.
A big right from Parnevik misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parnevik.
Kriel walks into a jab.
Parnevik throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Parnevik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel thuds a left hand into Parnevik's body.
Parnevik fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parnevik scores with a nice strike.
Parnevik connects with a nice looking jab.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Parnevik.
Parnevik misses with a leg kick.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Parnevik misses with a leg kick.
Parnevik throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Parnevik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Parnevik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kriel misses with a hook
and Parnevik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Parnevik.
Parnevik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Parnevik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parnevik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
As Kriel backs away, Parnevik returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parnevik throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Parnevik only half commits.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Parnevik avoids it with no problem.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parnevik.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel throws a combination that misses
and Parnevik counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parnevik lands a slapping body shot.
Parnevik throws a shot from downtown. Kriel moves away and avoids it.
Parnevik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Parnevik slips a straight right by Kriel.
Parnevik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Parnevik misses its intended target.
Parnevik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Parnevik scores with a punch to the head.
Parnevik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parnevik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parnevik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parnevik.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parnevik.
Kriel walks into a stiff left hand from Parnevik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel misses with a hook. Parnevik ducked under it nicely.
Parnevik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parnevik can pounce on him.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Parnevik slips the punch.
Parnevik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Parnevik punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws the left hand but Parnevik avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Parnevik misses its target.
Parnevik scores with a hook.
Kriel misses with a hook to the body
and Parnevik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Parnevik lands with a right hand.
Kriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Parnevik.
Parnevik throwing a counter right hand but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parnevik.
Parnevik connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Parnevik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parnevik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Parnevik finds it's way through Kriel's defenses.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Parnevik finish him?
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jesper Parnevik is winning the standup battle so far.
Kriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Parnevik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Parnevik.
Kriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parnevik to score with a decent uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kriel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parnevik has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parnevik Throws a clean left jab. Parnevik Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kriel's chin! Kriel crumbles to the ground and Parnevik follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Parnevik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesper Parnevik!
Our winner, Jesper Parnevik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 556     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1#
Corll throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Corll lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Corll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Corll throws a big counter head kick but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Corll feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kriel collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Corll!
A very excited looking Dean Corll 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.

 

Event: C26: Antonio vs Slice     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Meyer looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel cracks Meyer with an open hand slap.
Meyer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer tries to land a body kick
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
That kick from Meyer tenderised Kriel's leg. Kriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Meyer slips a jab from Kriel.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Meyer. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
Meyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meyer scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meyer tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.#T2#
Meyer lands a head shot.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Meyer coming out on top.
Kriel moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Meyer throws a series of punches but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel lands with a good body shot.
Meyer lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meyer.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer backing away here, and Kriel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's time! Meyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meyer connects with a body shot.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kriel misses with an uppercut.
Kriel throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Meyer.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kriel misses with an uppercut
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Meyer is rocked!
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer is looking to land body kicks.
Meyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
Kriel misses the jab.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Meyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kriel throws a nice looking combination but Meyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a nice leg kick.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer throws a shot to the body.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kriel has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meyer scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meyer looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
Meyer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kriel.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Kriel.
Kriel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kriel.
Meyer feints and then cracks Kriel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kriel down.
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyer lands a high kick!
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
A leg kick checked by Kriel.
Meyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kriel back to the cage. Meyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Meyer finish him?#T2#
Meyer scores with a nice body kick.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Meyer moves out of range easily.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Meyer lands with a cross.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyer checks it well.
Kriel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meyer on the side of the head.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meyer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Meyer as he checks the leg kick.
Meyer works the jab nicely.
Meyer looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kriel's shoulder, as Kriel tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Meyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kriel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyer.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
A big left from Kriel misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!

Ulrik Meyer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.

 

Event: C22: Roy vs Pappalardo     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Kriel throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Symons counters with a shoot takedown. Kriel fights it but they end up in guard.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Symons is proving a slippery customer.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Symons preventing the sweep.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Kriel is pulling down on Symons's head to control his posture. #T1#
Symons sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Symons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kriel is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel manages to get to full guard.
Kriel has his hands on Symons's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Symons preventing the sweep.
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons controlling from the top position.
Symons with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Kriel wants to sweep here but Symons controlling him for the moment.
Kriel is trying to keep Symons in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Symons throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Symons is in Kriel's guard.
Symons won't allow Kriel to sweep him here.
Symons is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kriel is trying to keep Symons in close.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Symons.
Kriel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Symons with a poor takedown
and Kriel counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Symons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons tries to free his leg and advance position but Kriel is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Symons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriel defending well though.
Kriel is controlling Symons's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kriel is looking to improve his position.
Symons is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Symons prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Symons trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Kriel scores with a jab. Symons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Symons fails with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kriel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Symons misses with a takedown
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriel.
Symons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Symons moved out of range.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Symons gets a double leg takedown into Kriel's guard.
Kriel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Symons manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kriel trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up. #T4#
Kriel moves into full guard.
Symons postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Symons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Symons backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Symons.
Kriel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Symons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.#TD2#
Symons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Symons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Symons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons throws an elbow but Kriel slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Symons tries to move to mount but Kriel blocks the move with his legs.
Symons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Symons is trying to ground and pound but Kriel uses the momentary lack of control by Symons to regain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Symons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kriel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Symons wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Symons looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Symons wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Symons keeping full guard, as Kriel tries to pass. #T3#
Symons keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Symons wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Symons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kriel wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well.
Kriel trying to control but Symons postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symons stalling.
Symons prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Symons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!

A victorious Graeme Symons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Kriel stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Kriel's leg. Kriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Tupolski cracks Kriel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKriel.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Kriel tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a cross.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Kriel saw that one coming.
Kriel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Tupolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tupolski motions for Kriel to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Kriel.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Kriel stumbling back into the cage.
Kriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Kriel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Kriel checks the leg kick.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Kriel's torso.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kriel misses with a double jab
and Tupolski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski looks to throw a body kick
and Kriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Kriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski throws a combination that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Kriel digs a good hook to Tupolski's body. #CL2#
Tupolski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kriel.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tupolski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kriel as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
Kriel avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Kriel is trying to stall.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Kriel avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Kriel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupolski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel effectively controlling the action here.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kriel slows down the pace here.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kriel tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Kriel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Kriel avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Kriel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jan Kriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kriel.
Tupolski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kriel has him pressed against the cage.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel lands a body shot.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupolski is defending well for now.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel is struggling to control the position.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kriel tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski avoids a wild elbow strike from Kriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel lands a body punch.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Kriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kriel misses.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski tries to counter with a clinch but Kriel shakes him off and moves away.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Kriel.
Kriel scores with a one two! Tupolski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Kriel scores with a body shot.
Tupolski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tupolski - he's out on his feet here! Kriel follows up with another monster hook that separates Tupolski from consciousness! Tupolski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kriel stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Kriel!
A very excited looking Jan Kriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Katurian Tupolski had this to say: 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

 

Event: C14: Obamacare vs Westlund     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kriel throws a lazy head kick
and Baker counters with a body kick.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Kriel's side.
Baker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Baker blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Baker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baker.
Kriel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kriel scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker looks for the body kick but Kriel saw that one coming.
Kriel counters with a body kick.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel. #CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Kriel against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baker tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kriel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Baker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriel's elbow.
A short right from Baker. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Kriel looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Kriel tries a body shot but Baker blocks it. #T3#
Baker working aggressively here.
Kriel working aggressively here.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriels head.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kriel.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker pushes Kriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kriel tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker pushes Kriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kriel as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Baker.
Kriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Kriel tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Baker digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Kriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriels head.
Kriel stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kriel digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Kriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker lands a right hand. #ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker blocking some punches.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Baker throws a big uppercut that drops Kriel! More strikes from Baker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kriel lies dazed against the cage as Baker celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humphrey Baker!
Humphrey Baker is the new welterweight champion!
Humphrey Baker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Kid counters with a three punch combo that has Kriel backing up. Kriel nods at The Kid to acknowledge the strikes.
Kriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kriel takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Kriel.
The Kid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.#T1#
The Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid slips a jab from Kriel.
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid misses with a body kick.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
The Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily. #T2#
Kriel defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel throws a big counter combination but The Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from The Kid.
The Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Kid. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
The Kid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from The Kid does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for The Kid. That snapped Kriel's head back.
The Kid lands a jab.
The Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Kid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Kid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kriel throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Kid.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
The Kid throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Kid throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and The Kid only half commits.
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
The Kid throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kriel is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kriel finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill The Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a double jab
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Kid throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Kid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from The Kid.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from The Kid.
The Kid scores with a punch to the head.
Kriel fails to land with a series of punches.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Kid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
The Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Kid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKriel.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!#T2#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Kid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Kid throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
The Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel scores with a jab. The Kid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Kid finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Kriel misses with a straight left. #T3#
The Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Kriel's shoulder, as Kriel tries to avoid the shot.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from The Kid does it's job there.
Kriel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Kriel off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Kriel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Kid throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but The Kid moved out of range nicely.
The Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a right hook to the body.
Kriel slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel'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!
#R3#
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kriel with a body shot.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
Kriel defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Kid blocks a jab.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Kid.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by The Kid as he connects with a hook.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Kid misses with a body punch
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Kid looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
The Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
The Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill The Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kriel throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid slips under a jab.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kriel lands a left and a right that send The Kid crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
Kriel lands a slapping body shot.
The Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel pounces like a tiger and cracks The Kid with a vicious hook! The Kid is down but not out! Kriel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RFL 24: Kriel vs Murhaa     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Kriel shrugs it off though.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kriel throws a big counter combination but Murhaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa cracks Kriel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kriel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa looks to clinch
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Murhaa cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!#T1#
Kriel blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Murhaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Kriel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
As Murhaa backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa clobbers Kriel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Kriel throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murhaa.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Kriel.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Kriel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kriel down. #T4#
A head kick by Kriel misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa cracks Kriel with a hook to the temple - Kriel is on wobbly legs here! Murhaa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kriel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Murhaa wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa is the new welterweight champion!
Phol Murhaa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Tyyp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyyp thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyyp scores with the left hand. Kriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyyp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to avoid it but Tyyp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kriel to the ground. Kriel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Tyyp lands a high kick!
Kriel walks into a stiff left hand from Tyyp.
Kriel avoids a kick to the body.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyyp tests Kriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kriel throws a series of punches but Tyyp moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp has his takedown stuffed
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyyp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Tyyp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Tyyp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Tyyp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Kriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyyp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyyp.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kriel.
Tyyp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance. #CL#
Tyyp takes the fight into the clinch.
Kriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyyps head.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyyp is defending well for now.
Tyyp blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyyp trying to stall but Kriel improves his position. #T2#
Tyyp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel lands with a left to the head.
Tyyp lands a right hand.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Kriel controls the action.
Kriel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyyp controls his hands.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyyp.
Tyyp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Tyyp blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyyp.
Kriel lands an elbow just above Tyyp 's eye.
Tyyp lands a right hand.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Tyyp avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Kriel lands a nice uppercut.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyyp's elbow.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel digs a right hand into Tyyp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyyp's gas tank.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Tyyp pushes off an throws an elbow but Kriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kriel tries to stall but Tyyp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyyp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kriel is keeping busy.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp avoids the elbow strike from Kriel, against the cage.
Kriel lands a damaging elbow.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Tyyp avoids a wild elbow strike from Kriel.
Tyyp managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp pushes off an throws an elbow but Kriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
A short right from Kriel.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyyp avoids the damage to the body.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
A knee to the head by Tyyp. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Tyyp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kriel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyyp is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Tyyp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyyp.
A head kick misses from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Tyyp misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyyp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Tyyp.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel connects with a body shot that sends Tyyp's belly button to the back.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyyp is just out of range.
Kriel moves away from the strike by Tyyp.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Tyyp avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Tyyp.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyyp throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Tyyp misses its intended target.
Tyyp connects with an inside leg kick.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Tyyp.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyyp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Tyyp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyyp wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyyp.
Tyyp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Mingi Tyyp is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyyp takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Tyyp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kriel back to the cage. Tyyp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a hook.
Tyyp throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyyp blocks the leg kick.
Tyyp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Tyyp persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyyp lands with a hook. Kriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyyp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Tyyp tries to clinch
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Mingi Tyyp has been cut.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Tyyp.
Tyyp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyyp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Tyyp is rocked!
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyyp doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Tyyp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel is looking to slow Tyyp down with leg kicks.
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Tyyp was not able to check.
Kriel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tyyp drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kriel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tyyp's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel is the new welterweight champion!
Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Pritchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Pritchard has been cut.
Pritchard lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with the body kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Pritchard cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kriel connects with a stiff jab that staggers Pritchard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel retains his welterweight title!
Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Epicity blocks a leg kick.
Epicity cracks the inside of Kriel's front leg. #CL#
Epicity drives through and clinches with Kriel against the cage.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
A shot in the inside from Kriel.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Kriel digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Kriel works on Epicity's body with a couple of short punches.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Kriel stalling against the cage.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Epicity avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Kriel blocking some punches.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Epicity blocks with his arms.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Kriel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Kriel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kriel tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Kriel pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epicity is defending well for now.#T4#
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Kriel connects with a knee to the head.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Epicity takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epicity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs. #T1#
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epicity looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Kriel throws a series of strikes that have Epicity backpedaling.
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Kriel slips a straight right by Epicity.#T3#
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kriel moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Epicity takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Epicity thuds his shin into the meat of Kriel's side.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.#T4#
Epicity lands with a kick to the ribs.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kriel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kriel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Epicity checks a low kick from Kriel.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
Jab from Epicity.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity wants to clinch but Kriel slips to the side
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity throws a lazy body kick
and Kriel counters with a low kick, right behind Epicity 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Kriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity pushes Kriel away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kriel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kriel misses with an uppercut.
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epicity. #T3#
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel.
Nice body kick from Epicity.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kriel. Kriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.#CL#
Epicity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws an elbow that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Kriel's ribcage. Kriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel really dominated that round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kriel.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel scores with a jab to the head.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kriel if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Epicity tries to clinch up.
Epicity closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Epicity misses with a hook
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epicity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Epicity only half commits. #T3#
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity throws a nice head kick!
Kriel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kriel blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Epicity. That snapped Kriel's head back.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Kriel cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Epicity misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kriel scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel unleashes a big counter combination but Epicity bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kriel - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kriel. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Kriel counters with a body kick.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Kriel avoids nicely.
Kriel unleashes a big counter combination but Epicity bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Epicity does no damage.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Epicity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
Epicity gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel lands a really nice looking cross but Epicity seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Epicity walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
Kriel digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.#T3#
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Kriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Kriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Kriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Kriel 's knee.
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kriel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kriel!

Jan Kriel is the new welterweight champion!
Jan Kriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez     
Date:   Feb 19, 2017
#R1#
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv connects with a nice looking jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
Wellman Iv's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wellman Iv's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wellman Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Kriel moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv. #TD2#
Wellman Iv closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriel did well to prevent Wellman Iv getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wellman Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Kriel is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wellman Iv seems content to control.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Wellman Iv is controlling well.
Wellman Iv stalling. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv is working for a kimura but Kriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wellman Iv. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellman Iv has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv controlling from the full mount.
Wellman Iv wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wellman Iv landing strikes from the mount and Kriel is in trouble!
Kriel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellman Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellman Iv tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kriel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wellman Iv. #T3#
Wellman Iv tries to control but Kriel wriggling away.
Kriel is desperately trying to improve his position but Wellman Iv has a good base and remains in mount.
Wellman Iv misses with a head shot.
Wellman Iv controlling from mount.
Wellman Iv lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kriel hang on?
Wellman Iv looking to control but Kriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wellman Iv. #T4#
Kriel is squirming around, avoiding Wellman Iv's attempts to control the action.
Wellman Iv looking to ground and pound but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Wellman Iv looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kriel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kriel and Wellman Iv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellman Iv trying to control the position but Kriel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wellman Iv throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel moves forwards but Wellman Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wellman Iv stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellman Iv.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Wellman Iv throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook to the body
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wellman Iv with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch
and Kriel counters with a left and a right that stings Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch but Kriel slips to the side
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Wellman Iv looks to clinch
and Kriel scores with a counter punch that sends Wellman Iv to the canvas! Kriel smells blood - he's punishing Wellman Iv with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wellman Iv has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RBFC 83: Fury vs Mahones     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kriel.
Kriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel slips under a jab from Hussain.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel lands with a nice combination. Hussain backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Hussain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kriel lands with a hook. Hussain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kriel lands with a shot to the body.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Hussain goes for a double leg but Kriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kriel continues to drive forward.
Hussain tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Hussain throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussain circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Hussain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriel did well to prevent Hussain getting side control.
Hussain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kriel is holding on to half guard well.
Kriel is looking to control Hussain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Hussain is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.
Kriel is doing well to control the position and prevent Hussain from advancing to side control.
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hussain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
Hussain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Hussain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussain postures up.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kriel trying to control the position. #T4#
Kriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kriel trying to control the position here.
Hussain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Hussain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussain checks the leg kick.
Hussain slips a straight right by Kriel.
Hussain throws a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Hussain fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussain cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussain tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Hussain misses.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Hussain's body. Hussain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Hussain slips the punch.
Hussain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kriel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hussain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kriel has Hussain pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hussain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kriel wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Emre Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Hussain is trying to control the position but Kriel postures up.
Hussain is really struggling to control Kriel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hussain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussain wants to stand but Kriel is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.#T3#
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Kriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Hussain jumps back.
Kriel wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs.
Kriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussain connects with a jab.
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
Hussain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
It looked like Hussain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Hussain moves away and avoids it.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
A jab from Hussain misses. #T4#
Jab, jab by Kriel - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
Hussain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hussain wants to slow Kriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Kriel checks it.#TD#
Hussain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kriel to the ground. Hussain is now in Kriel's guard.
Kriel wants to control the position but Hussain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Hussain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Kriel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussain is taking a breather. Kriel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussain looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kriel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kriel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hussain throws a low kick but Kriel moves out of range easily.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel is looking to chop away at Hussain's legs.
A jab from Kriel finds it's way through Hussain's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Kriel throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Hussain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussain.
Kriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussain slows the pace down in half guard.
Hussain trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hussain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Hussain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hussain slips a nice elbow through Kriel's hands, connecting with Kriel's forehead.
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussain. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hussain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
That kick from Kriel tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Hussain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Kriel scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel works Hussain's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Hussain.
Kriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Kriel. Those never looked like landing.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussain is defended easily by Kriel.
Kriel throws a combination. Hussain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussain throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Hussain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hussain slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jan Kriel just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussain staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
Kriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussain under the eye.
Kriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Kriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel checks a low kick from Hussain.
Kriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Kriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Kriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hussain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Hussain tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hussain.
Kriel throws a low kick but Hussain moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hussain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.
Hussain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel is pulling down on Hussain's head. It's preventing any offense from Hussain, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Kriel 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.
Hussain seems keen to control Kriel's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hussain defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kriel with a jab.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Hussain connects with a nice looking jab.
Hussain throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hussain or perhaps it was just good defense by Kriel, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussain throws a series of punches but Kriel moves out of range.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Hussain slips a jab from Kriel.
Kriel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hussain counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Hussain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kriel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hussain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kriel controls the pace.
Kriel postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kriel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Kriel stands up from Hussain's guard - Kriel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hussain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Kriel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kriel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Hussain trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
Hussain working over Kriel with some ground and pound. Kriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Hussain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kriel is refusing to be controlled, as Hussain sits in half guard.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
Hussain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Hussain throws a big counter combination but Kriel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Hussain. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
Kriel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hussain tries to counter with a takedown but Kriel is quick to defend against it.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussain stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kriel does it's job there.
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Hussain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kriel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hussain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emre Hussain.
I think Kriel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Kriel!

In his post fight interview, Jan Kriel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Emre Hussain spoke after the fight, saying 'I let him win'.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Vane connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel moves forwards but Vane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vane misses with a wild body shot.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vane slips under a jab.
Kriel scores with a nice strike.
Vane moves away from the strike by Kriel.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vane.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Vane ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vane blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Vane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kriel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vane misses with a kick to the body.
Vane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vane. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Vane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kriel thuds his shin into the meat of Vane's side.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Vane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Vane just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vane counter with a right hand.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Kriel. #T2#
Vane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vane slips under a jab from Kriel.
Kriel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kriel thinking.
Vane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kriel walks into a stiff left hand from Vane.
Vane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Vane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Vane moved out of range.
Vane throws a good cross that connects.
Vane moves out of range of the strikes.
Vane connects with a right hand. Kriel shakes it off.
Vane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Vane.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vane throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Vane only half commits.
Good shot there by Kriel.
Vane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kriel.
Vane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kriel tests Vane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kriel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kriel throws a head kick but Vane moves out of range.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Vane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kriel throws a sloppy body shot
and Vane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vane.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vane throws a wild body kick that Kriel sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Vane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kriel throws the left hand but Vane avoids the punch easily.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vane moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Vane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Vane.
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kriel. Those never looked like landing.
Kriel looks to land a combination but Vane avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vane slips a straight right by Kriel.
Kriel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kriel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vane.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Vane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vane ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Vane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Vane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vane is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vane.
Vane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vane.
A big left from Vane misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vane is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Vane misses the target.
Vane scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Vane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vane defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Vane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vane misses with a head kick.
Kriel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kriel connects with a crisp jab.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Vane moves out of range easily.
Vane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vane is just out of range.
Vane throwing a counter right hand but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Vane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kriel is out of range and Vane settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Vane.
Vane misses the shot to the body.
Kriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Kriel.#T2#
Vane throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Vane moves away and avoids it.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vane finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Kriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vane slips under a jab from Kriel.
Vane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel scores with a jab to the head.
Vane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Vane drops his hands momentarily and Kriel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vane throws a good cross that connects.
Kriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vane tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel looks to land a combination but Vane avoids it well.
Vane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kriel slips a straight right by Vane.
Kriel connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vane.
Kriel tries to land a leg kick but Vane saw it coming and moves away.
Vane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel misses with a few strikes there.
Vane throwing a counter right hand but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel with a nice cross.
Kriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Vane moves out of range easily.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Vane ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Vane's head but Vane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel throws a body punch but Vane moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel jabs at Vane's body.
Kriel tries to land a leg kick but Vane saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Kriel works Vane's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Vane misses its intended target.
Vane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vane manages to avoid it.
Vane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kriel lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kriel throws a jab when Vane was well out of range.
Vane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vane checks a low kick from Kriel.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel swings for the body but Vane moves out of range.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Vane's head but Vane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vane with a hook.
Kriel slips a jab and a cross from Vane.
A jab from Kriel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vane ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Vane moves out of range easily.
As Kriel backs away, Vane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vane jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kriel misses with a wild combination.
Vane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vane throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kriel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kriel.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vane as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Kriel misses with a shot to the body
and Vane counters with a stiff right hand.
Vane scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vane.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Vane finish him?
Vane moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Vane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vane.
Vane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vane ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Vane swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Vane misses with a straight left.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vane is just out of range.
Vane takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Kriel.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Vane's shoulder, as Vane tries to avoid the shot.
Kriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vane's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vane.
Kriel lunges at Vane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vane's hand.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Vane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Vane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vane lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Vane is looking to counter punch.
Charles Vane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kriel scores with a nice right hand.
Vane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel swings for the body but Vane moves out of range.
Kriel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kriel is looking to slow Vane down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vane.
Vane looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel throws a jab when Vane was well out of range.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel swings for the body but Vane moves out of range.
Vane jabs at Kriel's body.
Kriel slips a straight right by Vane.
Vane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Vane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Kriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vane slips under a jab from Kriel.
Vane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Vane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vane.
Vane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Vane throws a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Vane throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kriel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kriel throws the left hand but Vane avoids the punch easily.
Kriel misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vane moves out of range of the body kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Vane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vane misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Vane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vane looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kriel backs away, Vane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vane moves away.
Vane scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriel should have avoided that one.
Vane lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vane drops Kriel with a big left hand! Kriel is injured, injured bad! Vane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Vane!

 

Event: HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Hussain.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hussain slips a straight right by Kriel.
Hussain fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kriel gets caught napping as Hussain dives in and scores a takedown. Kriel manages to retain guard.
Hussain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Kriel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Hussain ducks right into an uppercut from Kriel.
Hussain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well. #T2#
Kriel misses with an uppercut
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Hussain throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
Kriel cracks Hussain with an open hand slap.
Hussain tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Hussain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussain walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hussain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A low kick from Kriel is predictable there
and Hussain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel misses with a hook
and Hussain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain takes one to the side of the head.
Kriel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kriel lands a head kick. Hussain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hussain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Hussain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussain walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Hussain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussain lands in his opponent's guard.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussain preventing the sweep.
Hussain 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.
Hussain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hussain wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kriel.
Kriel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jan Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hussain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussain lands in his opponent's guard.
Kriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to control the position but Hussain postures up.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussain's guard. #REVR#
Hussain trying to keep a closed guard but Kriel is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Hussain.
Hussain managing to control the position.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Hussain tries to strike from the bottom.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hussain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussain tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel lands with a right hand.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Hussain throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Kriel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussain.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Hussain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emre Hussain.
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel lands with a nice body punch.
Hussain takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Hussain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Hussain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussain finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Kriel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Hussain tries a quick counter leg kick but Kriel is wise to it.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kriel is out of range and Hussain settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
Hussain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kriel.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Kriel throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Hussain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel tries a low kick but Hussain avoids it.
Kriel moves out of range as Hussain throws a body kick.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kriel misses.
Hussain flicks out a counter leg kick but Kriel steps away.#T1#
Hussain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kriel.
A head kick misses from Hussain.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hussain is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussain can do to turn this around?
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel lands a jab to the head.
Hussain moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Kriel catches Hussain right on the button with a cross.
Kriel lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Hussain misses.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it. #T2#
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Kriel tries to bum rush Hussain with a series of wild strikes but Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussain throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hussain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Hussain persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel cracks Hussain with a good jab.
Kriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain scores with a shot to the body.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Kriel motions for Hussain to come forward. Kriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hussain back to the cage. Kriel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Kriel coming out on top.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kriel throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain counters with a body kick.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Hussain slips the punch.
Hussain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Hussain with that takedown attempt.
Kriel swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Hussain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel parries the strikes from Hussain easily there. Hussain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kriel to escape.
Hussain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kriel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Hussain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hussain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kriel has one of Hussain's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Hussain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hussain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kriel is avoiding damage well.
Kriel is holding Hussain down, trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kriel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kriel!

Jan Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: HFC 68:Ragnarson vs Milne     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Kriel throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Kriel takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Kriel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kriel is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tests Kriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kriel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Kriel throws a good cross that connects.
Kriel throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kriel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel slips under a jab from Barbosa.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kriel.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kriel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kriel takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Kriel cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kriel scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks. #T3#
Kriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kriel lands a nice looking body shot.
Kriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kriel needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Kriel throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Kriel avoids them all with ease.
Kriel throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kriel.
Barbosa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kriel misses with a looping left.#T4#
Kriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Kriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Kriel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kriel feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Kriel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
Donk. Kriel catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kriel.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel with a hook.
Kriel throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Kriel cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kriel has got the better of the exchanges.
Kriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kriel scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.#T2#
Kriel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Kriel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kriel scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Kriel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Kriel swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Kriel swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Kriel.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kriel misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Kriel connects with the punch.
Barbosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kriel misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Kriel misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Kriel throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling. #ROC#
Barbosa is rocked!
Kriel drops Barbosa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barbosa! Kriel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CCR 50     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Kazi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
Kazi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kazi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kazi misses with a straight left.
Kazi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kriel shrugs it off.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazi's head backwards.
A lazy left from Kriel finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kriel. #T1#
Kriel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazi on the side of the head.
Kazi walks into a stiff left hand from Kriel.
A low kick from Kriel is predictable there
and Kazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Kazi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazi misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Kriel.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Kazi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kriel backs away, Kazi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Kriel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazi doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kriel throws the left hand but Kazi avoids the punch easily.
Kriel lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazi off the cage and back into range.
Kriel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazi missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Kriel misses with a shot to the body
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kriel shrugs it off.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel lands a two punch combo.
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
As Kriel backs away, Kazi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel misses with a straight left. #KD#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Kriel tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Kriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Kazi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kriel's jaw. Kriel's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kazi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi!
An out of breath Kami Kazi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CCR 44     
Date:   Aug 19, 2016
#R1#
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Kriel lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Silva misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #T1##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Kriel is trying is best to control the position here.
Kriel is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva prevents Kriel from getting the reversal.
Kriel is working hard here to advance position.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kriel because Silva loaded up on that one.
Kriel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kriel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kriel tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva controlling from mount. #T2#
Silva dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kriel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Silva around the waist but Silva pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Silva is the winner by TKO! Silva jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Silva! Jose Silva retains his welterweight title!
Jose Silva looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be forever in your debt for making me a better fighter tonite thank you Jan Kriel'.

 

Event: CCR 41     
Date:   Jul 29, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Schuurman pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Schuurman. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schuurman backwards. #BC#
Kriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kriel misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Kriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Kriel.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Schuurman has been cut.#CL2#
Schuurman closes the distance and clinches.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1##BC#
Kriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Schuurman moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kriel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Kriel.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
Nice body punch from Kriel - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Kriel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kriel digs a right hand underneath Schuurman's ribcage. Schuurman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kriel works on Schuurman's body with a couple of short punches.
Schuurman looks winded!
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriel avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel digs a right hand underneath Schuurman's ribcage. Schuurman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schuurman's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schuurman's brow. #T2#
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kriel manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schuurman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kriel - the referee stops the clock and Schuurman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kriel. Schuurman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kriel is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schuurman manages to avoid it.
Schuurman wants to counter the offense by Kriel and move into the clinch position.
Kriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Frank Schuurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Kriel is having none of it.
Schuurman closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Schuurman closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Schuurman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kriel pushes him off.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Kriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.#CL2#
Schuurman closes the distance and clinches.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kriel lands a right hand.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Kriel content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Kriel breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schuurman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schuurman blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kriel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Kriel.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schuurman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kriel lands with a straight right. Schuurman didn't see that one coming.
Schuurman wants to clinch
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel looks to land a body kick but Schuurman moved away.
Schuurman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kriel sets himself, and Schuurman steps forward looking for the clinch! Kriel avoids it this time.
Kriel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kriel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away. #T1#
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away.
Schuurman walks into a jab.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schuurman can do to turn this around?
Schuurman tries to clinch but Kriel moves away
and Schuurman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kriel is avoiding it. #CL2#
Schuurman moves into range and clinches up with Kriel.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schuurman's brow.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel stalling the fight.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schuurman backwards.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Kriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Frank Schuurman's cut even more.
Kriel throws a jab when Schuurman was well out of range.
Jan Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Schuurman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Schuurman blocks an elbow strike.
Kriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
Kriel managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Kriel managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kriel blocks it.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman is breathing heavily.
Kriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Kriel to work.
Frank Schuurman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kriel. #BC#
Kriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kriel lands with a right hand.
Schuurman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Schuurman is rocked!
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schuurman.
Schuurman looks to clinch
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schuurman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kriel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CCR 38     
Date:   Jul 08, 2016
#R1##CL#
Campos moves into the clinch.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Campos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Campos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Campos.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campos looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Kriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Campos. Campos gets slowly back to his feet.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campos.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel cracks Campos with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campos is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Campos forces Kriel back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Kriel. #TD#
Campos pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Campos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campos is pulling down on Kriel's head to control his posture.
Campos being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kriel tries to stand but Campos is controlling from the bottom.
Kriel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Campos is looking for a triangle but Kriel pushes his legs off easily.
Kriel postures up.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Campos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Campos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kriel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Campos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campos stands and throws Kriel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kriel is not content to let Campos control the position. #SUB#
Campos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kriel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Campos's guard! Nice work there by Kriel!
Campos looking for a sweep. Not yet Campos, not yet. #T4#
Kriel trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Campos.#SUB#
Campos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kriel escapes and throws Campos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Campos tries to improve position but can't.
Kriel working away.
Kriel wants to control but Campos is keeping him busy.
Kriel blocks the strikes from Campos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel wants to control but Campos is keeping him busy.
Campos is trying to get back to half guard.
Campos struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Campos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kriel scores with a body shot. #TD#
Kriel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kriel is pulling down on Campos's head to control his posture.
Campos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Campos stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Campos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully. #T1#
Campos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campos stays in close to Kriel's body and controls the position.
Campos passes Kriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kriel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Campos seems to be working for a kimura but Kriel defends the submission attempt.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Campos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Campos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kriel is pressing down on Campos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campos passes into half guard.
Campos is trying to control. Kriel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucas Campos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Campos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kriel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campos, into his guard. #REVB#
Kriel tries to stand but Campos is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Campos is looking for a triangle but Kriel pushes his legs off easily.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Campos has an active guard here but Kriel has managed to pass into half guard.
Kriel is controlling the pace.
Campos is looking to control Kriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kriel stalling.
Campos is looking to improve his position.
Campos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kriel is pressing down on Campos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campos is holding on for now.
Campos gets back to full guard.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Campos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Campos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campos misses with a combination
and Kriel counters with a left and a right that stings Campos.
Campos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a two punch combo.
Campos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campos.
Kriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campos under the eye.
Kriel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campos's hands.#ROC2#
Campos is rocked!
Kriel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Campos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kriel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Campos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
A very excited looking Jan Kriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CCR 35     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kriel pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Silva slips under a jab.
Kriel scores with a nice strike.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Silva.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kriel blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kriel throws a leg kick that misses.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kriel misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva misses with a right hand
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Kriel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva tries to clinch but Kriel moves away
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Silva throws a body kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a big left hand that crumples Silva! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: VCL Fight Night: 36     
Date:   May 22, 2016
#R1#
Kriel lands a jab to the nose.
Fields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Fields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fields seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kriel throws a leg kick which misses Fields's front leg but catches the back leg as Fields tries to avoid it.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fields moves out of range of the body kick from Kriel.
Fields attempts a counter takedown but Kriel avoids it well and moves away.
Fields tries to clinch but Kriel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
Fields attempts a counter takedown but Kriel avoids it well and moves away.
Kriel lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Kriel drops Fields with a beautiful combination! Fields stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kriel is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Fields has been cut.#T1#
Kriel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kriel scores with a body shot.
Kriel misses with a wild body shot.
Fields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fields gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Fields is rocked!
Kriel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kriel punishes Fields's body with a nice straight punch.
Kriel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fields is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Kriel feints a jab promting Fields to slip. Kriel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fields slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Fields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 


 

 
 
 
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