PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 856 p4p, 3418 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 136 p4p, 457 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferreira-Alves's choice of entrance music: The Mountain - Jucifer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kriel
vs
Ferreira-Alves

178 cm
41
183
15 - 20 - 0

186 cm
28
174
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Carnage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Kriel moves forwards but Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Kriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira-Alves in the body.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira-Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira-Alves keeps Kriel at a distance using the push kick.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.

Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Ferreira-Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kriel is trying to keep an underhook but Ferreira-Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kriel reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferreira-Alves's guard.

Ferreira-Alves 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.

Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Kriel pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira-Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kriel escapes and throws Ferreira-Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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.
Ferreira-Alves tries to bench press Kriel off him but Kriel keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a sweep but Kriel has mounted him!
Ferreira-Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel looking to control but Ferreira-Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel controlling from mount.
Ferreira-Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to reverse the position but instead Kriel has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position.
Kriel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira-Alves doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferreira-Alves is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves swinging wildly here.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves shoots and misses
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ferreira-Alves clinches up against the cage.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Kriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves is working Kriel over against the cage.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira-Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kriel is defending well.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira-Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Kriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.

Ferreira-Alves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Kriel from standing back up.
Kriel won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Kriel is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kriel is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take Kriel's back but instead Kriel gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira-Alves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira-Alves in his tracks.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kriel does it's job there.

Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kriel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira-Alves controls the action.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel digs a right hand into Ferreira-Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira-Alves's gas tank.
Ferreira-Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kriel lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves stalling.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferreira-Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Kriel tries a body shot but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kriel prevents it.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves slowing the pace effectively.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
Kriel works on Ferreira-Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ferreira-Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kriel, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kriel.
Kriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferreira-Alves has hold of one of Kriel's legs. Kriel is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira-Alves controls the pace.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willem Kriel!
Willem Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.