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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karel Krakemheds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Blau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakemheds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Werewolf in london. Winston Blau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karel Krakemheds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winston Blau!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakemheds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blau was covering up waiting for the punch and Krakemheds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krakemheds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krakemheds has managed to get both his arms back between Blau's legs - danger averted.
Blau is trying to keep Krakemheds in close.
Blau wants to sweep here but Krakemheds controlling him for the moment.
Blau is trying to control the position but Krakemheds postures up.
Krakemheds wants to pass the guard but Blau is keeping the position.
Blau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakemheds is one step ahead there.
Blau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krakemheds 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.
Blau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krakemheds manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakemheds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blau's guard.
Krakemheds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krakemheds trying to control but Blau is working from the bottom.
Blau trying to keep a closed guard but Krakemheds is proving a slippery customer.
Blau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blau keeping moving, preventing Krakemheds from controlling successfully.
Krakemheds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krakemheds, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blau won't allow Krakemheds to sweep him here.
Blau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakemheds is trying to control the position but Blau postures up.
Blau 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.
Blau looking to pass the guard.
Krakemheds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blau trying to control but Krakemheds is working from the bottom.
Blau preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krakemheds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krakemheds is working away from the top position though.
Krakemheds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blau is trying to get back to full guard.
Blau looking for submissions off his back.
Blau looks gassed!
Blau looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds moves into full mount! Blau won't be happy about that!
Krakemheds goes for an armbar but Blau turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blau.
Krakemheds keeping moving, preventing Blau from controlling successfully.
Krakemheds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krakemheds is working for a submission of some sort.
Krakemheds is working for a kimura here but Blau manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krakemheds's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karel Krakemheds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krakemheds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krakemheds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blau is squirming around, avoiding Krakemheds's attempts to control the action.
Blau regains half guard.
Blau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Krakemheds prevents Blau from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krakemheds is aware though and is defending well.
Krakemheds wants to control from the top but Blau keeps moving.
Blau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krakemheds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blau keeping moving, preventing Krakemheds from controlling successfully.
Krakemheds is really struggling to control Blau but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krakemheds passes Blau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds works his way into full mount!
Blau is looking to get to half guard.
Krakemheds tries to control but Blau wriggling away.
Blau has given up his back here. Will Krakemheds look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Blau trying to control but not successfully.
Krakemheds doesn't have the hooks in and Blau manages to turn into his guard.
Krakemheds keeping full guard, as Blau tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blau trying to control but Krakemheds is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krakemheds looking for a sweep. Not yet Krakemheds, not yet.
Krakemheds trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Krakemheds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blau fails with the takedown
and Krakemheds counters with a head kick. That will keep Blau thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Krakemheds lands a head kick. Blau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakemheds drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krakemheds trying to control but Blau is working from the bottom.
Krakemheds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krakemheds, into his guard.
Blau tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakemheds is retaining full guard.
Blau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krakemheds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Karel Krakemheds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krakemheds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blau counters with a straight right hand.
Krakemheds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krakemheds is trying to control the action in half guard but Blau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blau wants to improve his position but Krakemheds is controlling well.
Krakemheds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blau sees it coming and defends easily.
Blau trying to control but Krakemheds postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blau is looking to improve his position.
Blau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blau wants to sweep here but Krakemheds controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krakemheds misses with a takedown attempt
and Blau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krakemheds trying to control the position here.
Blau wants to control from the top but Krakemheds keeps moving.
Blau forces his way into half guard.
Blau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakemheds keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blau prevents Krakemheds from improving his position.
Krakemheds is defending against the submission attempts here by Blau.
Krakemheds wants to improve his position but Blau is controlling well.
Blau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blau is looking for a kimura but Krakemheds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blau to get the leverage.
Blau is keen to just control but Krakemheds is a slippery customer.
Krakemheds wants to control but Blau is keeping busy.
Winston Blau has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krakemheds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakemheds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blau keeping moving, preventing Krakemheds from controlling successfully.
Krakemheds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakemheds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krakemheds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krakemheds defends it well.
That's four 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.
Krakemheds won't allow Blau to pass to mount.
Krakemheds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blau is working away from the top position though.
Krakemheds wants to improve his position but Blau is controlling well.
Blau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krakemheds sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston Blau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blau trying to control the action but Krakemheds is working from the bottom.
Krakemheds trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krakemheds tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Blau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krakemheds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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