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Event:
Pulse 75 - Date vs Bop-Bop
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kriel. Those never looked like landing.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Kriel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cohen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cohen checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Kriel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kriel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cohen trying to hold on to Kriel's head to control him but Kriel postures up.
Cohen has hold of Kriel's hands but Kriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kriel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kriel content just to control the position here.
Cohen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kriel looking to control but Cohen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kriel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cohen is surviving well by controlling Kriel's body position as best he can.
Kriel landing shots from mount.
Kriel lands a heavy elbow.
Kriel controlling from mount.
Kriel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cohen is looking to escape.
Kriel controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The referee warns Cohen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kriel avoids the attempt from Cohen to control.
Kriel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kriel wants to finish this one by submission but Cohen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kriel.
Kriel looking to ground and pound but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Cohen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kriel on the ground.#SUB2#
Kriel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Kriel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Cohen is rocked!
Kriel connects with a bit shot that sees Cohen covering up! More strikes from Kriel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kriel is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piet Kriel!
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Event:
RBFC 83: Fury vs Mahones
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kriel defends it nicely.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kriel's guard.
Kriel pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez won't allow Kriel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kriel dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kriel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mendez working for a triangle but Kriel defends it easily.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez working for submissions but it's allowed Kriel to get to half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kriel is working away from the top position though.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Kriel is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Kriel has control of the leg.
Kriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Kriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Kriel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez striking from the bottom.
Mendez gets back to full guard.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kriel passes into side control.
Kriel landing a few strikes.
Mendez wants to control but Kriel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mendez shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piet Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.#CL#
Kriel rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Kriel on that attempt.
As Kriel backs off Mendez throws a huge counter combo but Kriel manages to avoid it all.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kriel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez has his feet on Kriel's thighs here. He's pushed Kriel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kriel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
A determined Guillermo Mendez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones 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.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kriel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Kriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kriel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Kriel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Kriel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
#BC#
Kriel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kriel counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee tries to buck Kriel off but Kriel is having none of it.#SUB#
Kriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Kriel keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is trying to strike from the bottom but Kriel has passed into full mount.
Kriel prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Kriel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #T1#
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Kriel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lee tries to bench press Kriel off him but Kriel keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kriel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kriel wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kriel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kriel trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kriel is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee tries to roll over but Kriel keeps him under control.
Kriel wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Kriel is controlling the pace.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Kriel sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kriel is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Kriel is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kriel is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is not content to let Kriel control the position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee tries to roll over but Kriel keeps him under control.
Kriel trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Kriel wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Kriel won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Kriel defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet 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.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kriel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Kriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kriel is one step ahead there.
Piet Kriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kriel is one step ahead there.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kriel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kriel is looking to defend but Lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kriel! Lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kriel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Lee!
An out of breath Thomas Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kriel back into the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel can't get the takedown.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Kriel's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Kriel to the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jones is controlling Kriel's posture.
Kriel is stalling in the full guard.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kriel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Kriel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.#TD#
Kriel gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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#
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Kriel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Kriel eventually gives up the hold.
Kriel is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kriel.
Jones is looking to control Kriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Kriel is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kriel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kriel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kriel seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kriel sprawls well.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kriel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kriel goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kriel sprawls well. Kriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kriel.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kriel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kriel showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Kriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Kriel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Kriel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kriel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but Kriel is having none of it.
Kriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kriel trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Kriel scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Kriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kriel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kriel with good strikes from the mount here!
Kriel looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
#T3#
Kriel tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Kriel wants to get back to his feet but Jones is holding on tight.
Kriel wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones tries to control the position but Kriel now has his back.
Kriel is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will Kriel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kriel. #SUB2#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kriel's arms. #T4##SUB2#
Kriel is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kriel's arms. #SUB2#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Kriel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kriel forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kriel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Kriel manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Kriel has managed to pass into half guard.
Kriel not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Kriel.
Piet Kriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kriel won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kriel working some strikes from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Kriel looking to pass the guard.
Kriel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kriel looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones dives in and grabs Kriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kriel pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones working away.
Kriel sneaks back into half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Piet 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piet Kriel!
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Event:
HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomaszewski defends it nicely.
Tomaszewski connects with a nice looking jab.
Kriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Tomaszewski connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tomaszewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel needs to keep his hands up - Tomaszewski had a free shot at his head there.
Tomaszewski cracks Kriel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tomaszewski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kriel looks to clinch
and Tomaszewski counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tomaszewski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tomaszewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Tomaszewski catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
Kriel moves to clinch but Tomaszewski breaks away
and Tomaszewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomaszewski lands with an overhand left.
Tomaszewski 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.
Tomaszewski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Tomaszewski.
Kriel shoots and misses
and Tomaszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Kriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kriel.
Tomaszewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tomaszewski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Tomaszewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Tomaszewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomaszewski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kriel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kriel throws a combination that misses
and Tomaszewski counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
Kriel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomaszewski lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radoslaw Tomaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomaszewski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tomaszewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomaszewski cracks Kriel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomaszewski lands a body shot.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Tomaszewski.#T3#
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Tomaszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomaszewski drops Kriel with a big left hand! Kriel is injured, injured bad! Tomaszewski jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopez enables Kriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kriel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lopez is pulling down on Kriel's head. It's preventing any offense from Kriel, at least for the moment.
Lopez 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.
Lopez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Lopez wants to stand but Kriel is controlling the position.
Kriel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kriel on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel takes one on the button.
Kriel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.#T2#
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez cracks Kriel with a good jab.
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!
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez feints and then cracks Kriel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kriel down.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Kriel didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.
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.#KD#
Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Kriel tumbling to the mat! Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Kriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
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!
and Lopez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kriel! He's just covering up as Lopez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Nemkov.
Nemkov scores with a head kick.
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
#CL2#
Kriel closes the distance and clinches.
Kriel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemkov to keep the fight standing.
Nemkov lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Nemkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kriel walks into a jab.
Nemkov scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov tried to score with a low kick but Kriel checks it.
As Nemkov backs off Kriel throws a huge counter combo but Nemkov manages to avoid it all.
Nemkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nemkov throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nemkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nemkov thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.#T1#
Kriel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nemkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nemkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Nemkov.
Sloppy strikes from Nemkov. Those never looked like landing.
Nemkov sets himself, and Kriel steps forward looking for the clinch! Nemkov avoids it this time.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nemkov. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Nemkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kriel walks into a straight right hand from Nemkov.
No luck for Kriel with that takedown attempt.
Oleg Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Nemkov lands with a hook. Kriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kriel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kriel looks winded!
Nemkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Nemkov punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Kriel avoids them all with ease.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kriel.
Nemkov scores with a three punch combo!
Nemkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nemkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nemkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nemkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nemkov lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nemkov throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Nemkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemkov finish him?
Oleg Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nemkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nemkov lands the left hand.
Nemkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kriel.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Nemkov scores with a shot to the body.
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
Kriel wants to counter with a clinch but Nemkov pushes him away.
Kriel avoids the head kick by Nemkov.
Nemkov is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kriel backs up against the cage.
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.
Nemkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemkov lands with a nice body punch.
Nemkov connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Kriel moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemkov tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nemkov tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nemkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kriel tries to clinch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nemkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a combination. Kriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kriel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nemkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nemkov pulls Kriel in close to his closed guard and prevents Kriel from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kriel lying in Nemkov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nemkov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kriel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Nemkov!
A relieved looking Oleg Nemkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kriel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kriel wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
Spencer tries to buck Kriel off but Kriel is having none of it.#SUB#
Kriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spencer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kriel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kriel is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well. #SUB#
Kriel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Spencer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kriel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Spencer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kriel lets go of the hold and Spencer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piet Kriel!
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Event:
HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draiman clobbers Kriel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draiman lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draiman lands with a hook. Kriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Myles Draiman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Draiman scores with the left hand. Kriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Kriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myles Draiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Draiman throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Draiman connects with a single shot there.
Draiman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Draiman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draiman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Draiman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Draiman.
Kriel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Draiman.
Draiman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Draiman scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Draiman.
Draiman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Kriel pushes Draiman up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Draiman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel looks winded!
Draiman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draiman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel has Draiman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draiman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Draiman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Draiman manages to break the clinch.
Draiman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Draiman. Beautiful body shot.
Draiman lands with a shot to the body.
Draiman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draiman.
Draiman lands a jab.
Draiman lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Draiman finds it's way through Kriel's defenses. #T3#
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel throws an off balance right hand
and Draiman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kriel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draiman avoids it really well and circles away.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draiman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draiman sprawls well. Draiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Draiman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Draiman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draiman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kriel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Draiman.
A hook to the body from Draiman.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Draiman.
A left hand lands to the body for Draiman.
Kriel's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kriel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draiman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kriel or not.
Draiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draiman digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draiman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Kriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Draiman works Kriel's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Draiman 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#
Nice shot lands for Draiman.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draiman lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draiman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draiman cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Draiman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Draiman does it's job there.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Draiman.
Kriel with a poor takedown
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draiman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kriel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Draiman thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Draiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Draiman lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draiman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Draiman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Draiman jabs at Kriel's body.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draiman lands with a straight right. Kriel didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Draiman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Draiman finish him?
Draiman lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Draiman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Draiman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Draiman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draiman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Draiman lands a body shot.
Draiman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
Draiman cracks Kriel with a hook to the temple - Kriel is on wobbly legs here! Draiman 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! Draiman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Myles Draiman!
An out of breath Myles Draiman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Siitaari swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel throws a hook but Siitaari avoids it easily.
Kriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siitaari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Siitaari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Siitaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Siitaari looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel looks for the body kick but Siitaari saw that one coming.
It seemed like Siitaari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siitaari.
Siitaari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kriel scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel wants to clinch but Siitaari slips to the side#TD2#
and Siitaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kriel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siitaari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kriel looking to control.
Siitaari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siitaari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Siitaari 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.#SUB#
Siitaari content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kriel has locked up a guillotine! Kriel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Siitaari is holding on here and Kriel must be using up a lot of energy. Siitaari has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kriel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Piet Kriel!
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Event:
HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel shoots for a double leg takedown but Funske sprawls well. He's pushed Kriel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Kriel's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kriel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funske sprawls well. Funske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Funske.
Kriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funske is fending him off so far but Kriel persists. Nope, Funske circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Funske tries to sprawl out of it but Kriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel looks winded!#T2#
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.#T3#
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Ramachandra Funske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel tries to counter with a clinch but Funske shakes him off and moves away.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKriel.#T4#
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.#TD2#
Kriel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kriel wants to control but Funske is keeping him busy.
Kriel looking to control but instead Funske has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Kriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funske defends it well. #SUB2#
Kriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funske has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske lands with a shot to the body.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funske feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Kriel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Funske as Kriel shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kriel is defended easily by Funske.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funske swats away the attempt to clinch by Kriel.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Kriel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Funske would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Funske won't allow Kriel to get back to his feet.
Kriel wants to control but Funske passes easily into half guard.
#SU#
Funske decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel misses with a takedown #TD#
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kriel pulls Funske in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Funske gets to his feet. Kriel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Funske with a body shot.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funske cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel moves to clinch but Funske breaks away #TD#
so Funske counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funske stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Funske wanted to stand there but Kriel had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to control the position but Funske postures up. #SUB2#
Kriel looking for subs off his back but Funske has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funske tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kriel controls his leg.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Kriel tries to clinch but Funske moves out of range.
Funske misses with a wild body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ramachandra Funske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kriel with a poor takedown #TD#
and Funske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kriel!
Kriel bucks up and tries to throw Funske off but instead Funske has got his back!
Funske wants to stand back up.
Ramachandra Funske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Funske seems like he's trying to stand.#T4#
Funske really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kriel.
Funske controlling well, preventing Kriel from escaping the position.
Piet Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funske wants to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramachandra Funske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funske 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramachandra Funske!
A victorious Ramachandra Funske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Spong and move into the clinch.
Kriel staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spong but Spong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong 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.
Spong digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong scores with a jab.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
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!
Spong cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kriel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kriel has time to react.
Spong drops Kriel with a naaaaasty hook - Kriel is in real trouble here! Spong dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Spong!
A victorious Tyrone Spong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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