PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kriel (ranked 968 p4p, 128 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 773 p4p, 103 weight class). Kriel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar. Gunnar Johnsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kriel
vs
Johnsson

178 cm
29
181 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

180 cm
32
178 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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

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!

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.