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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 2935 p4p, 386 weight class) and Simon Marcus (ranked 2710 p4p, 369 weight class). Kriel's entrance music is Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 12 - 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to avoid it but Marcus 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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to avoid it but Marcus 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 tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcus manages to circle out of the way.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kriel leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcus.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Kriel counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Kriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Marcus is blocking nicely.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus's coach down at BLOODSPORT GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marcus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kriel fails to land.
Kriel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kriel is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kriel stalling against the cage.
Kriel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Marcus blocks with his arms.
Kriel pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Marcus has control of the leg.
Marcus is controlling the pace.
Marcus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel wants to get back to full guard.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Marcus is controlling well.
Kriel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marcus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kriel defends it well.
Marcus throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kriel is just riding it out for now. Marcus eventually gives up the hold.
Kriel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus 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.
Willem Kriel 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.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kriel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Simon Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Kriel circles away easily
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Marcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel has control of Marcus's left arm, preventing Marcus from doing any damage.
Marcus looking to pass the guard.
Marcus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Marcus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kriel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marcus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marcus trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Marcus tries to move to full mount but Kriel actually manages to regain half guard.
Kriel is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus is trying to work for a kimura but Kriel is defending well.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Marcus is controlling well.
Marcus throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel wants to control but Marcus is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcus is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus has his takedown stuffed
and Kriel moves into the clinch.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Kriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marcus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kriel is trying is best to control the position here.
Kriel wants to get back to full guard but Marcus has passed into side control.
Marcus working away.
Simon Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus lands a few punches from side control.
Marcus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kriel, who protects the arm well.
Marcus swings around for an armbar but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marcus's guard.
Kriel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
Marcus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriel is aware though and is defending well.
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 Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kriel leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kriel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus darts in looking for a takedown but Kriel gets double underhooks and turns Marcus into the cage.
Kriel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kriel.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus has a takedown stuffed.
Kriel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willem Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kriel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcus somewhat.
Kriel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marcus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel lands a left and a right that send Marcus crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus gets a takedown into half guard.
Kriel keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel wants to control but Marcus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kriel is not content to let Marcus control the position.
Kriel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcus is looking to pass Kriel's guard but actually Kriel recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcus is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcus throwing strikes but missing.
Kriel managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem Kriel!
Willem 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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