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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yodfang Kratingdaeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratingdaeng has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Yodfang Kratingdaeng has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodfang Kratingdaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratingdaeng tries to keep at a distance but Konrad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kratingdaeng is looking to break free of the clinch but Konrad has double underhooks.
Kratingdaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kratingdaeng takes a knee to the side of the body.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng's cut is getting worse.
Kratingdaeng is breathing heavily.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Konrad lands an elbow just above Kratingdaeng 's eye.
Kratingdaeng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Kratingdaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konrad successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kratingdaeng wanted to stand there but Konrad had control of the position.
Konrad is trying to keep Kratingdaeng in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konrad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kratingdaeng is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratingdaeng won't allow Konrad to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konrad takes the fight into the clinch.
Kratingdaeng could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Konrad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kratingdaeng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad goes for a takedown attempt but Kratingdaeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Konrad.
A combination from Kratingdaeng does no damage.
Konrad has closed the distance and engaged Kratingdaeng in a clinch.
Konrad lands a knee to the head.
Konrad slowing the pace effectively.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kratingdaeng's face.
Konrad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Konrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Kratingdaeng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konrad moves into range and clinches up with Kratingdaeng.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Konrad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Konrad wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Konrad.
Konrad keeps control of Kratingdaeng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Konrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kratingdaeng misses with an uppercut. Konrad saw that one coming.
Konrad closes the distance and pushes Kratingdaeng back into the cage.
Konrad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Konrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Konrad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is looking to stand up but Kratingdaeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Konrad is trying to control the position but Kratingdaeng postures up.
Konrad has a closed guard, preventing Kratingdaeng from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kratingdaeng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Konrad slips a jab from Kratingdaeng.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konrad rushes Kratingdaeng and presses him up against the cage.
Konrad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kratingdaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kratingdaeng misses with a series of wild punches.
Konrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.
Konrad missing with knees to the body.
Kratingdaeng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kratingdaeng tries to break the clinch but Konrad is controlling the position.
Konrad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kratingdaeng in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kratingdaeng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Konrad has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Konrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yodfang Kratingdaeng's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kratingdaeng leaves Konrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Konrad rushes Kratingdaeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Konrad drags the fight down to the ground.
Konrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Konrad working for a triangle but Kratingdaeng defends it easily.
Kratingdaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konrad is proving hard to escape from.
Konrad is looking to stand up but Kratingdaeng isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kratingdaeng postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kratingdaeng prevents Konrad from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kratingdaeng stuns Konrad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kratingdaeng scores with the left hand. Konrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Kratingdaeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenny Konrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Konrad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kratingdaeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Konrad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Konrad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kratingdaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Konrad.
Kratingdaeng lands with an uppercut that bounces Konrad off the cage and back into rage.
Konrad moves out of range as Kratingdaeng strikes.
Konrad clinches up with Kratingdaeng and pushes him back against the cage.
Konrad scores a nice knee to the body.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kratingdaeng can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Konrad tries to score a body lock takedown but Kratingdaeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konrad jumps guard but Kratingdaeng stands there with Konrad around his waist. Konrad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konrad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratingdaeng has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konrad tries to pull guard but Kratingdaeng won't allow it.
Kratingdaeng working hard to break the clinch.
Konrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Kratingdaeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kratingdaeng.
Konrad is looking to clinch but Kratingdaeng is avoiding it.
Kratingdaeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Konrad.
Konrad takes the fight into the clinch.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but Konrad holds him up against the cage and eventually Kratingdaeng drops back down to his feet.
Konrad lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Konrad manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratingdaeng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kratingdaeng lands an overhand right.
Kratingdaeng lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Konrad backs up against the cage.
Kratingdaeng scores with a hook to the body. Konrad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Konrad slips a jab from Kratingdaeng.
Konrad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kratingdaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Konrad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konrad clinches.
Konrad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kratingdaeng prevents it.
Konrad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kratingdaeng is looking to break free of the clinch but Konrad has double underhooks.
Konrad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Konrad lands an elbow inside that Kratingdaeng shrugs off.
Konrad looking to throw knees to the head but Kratingdaeng is blocking nicely.
Kratingdaeng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad pulls guard successfully.
Kratingdaeng is looking to stand up but Konrad won't let him.
Konrad controls Kratingdaeng momentarily but Kratingdaeng frees himself.
Kratingdaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konrad dives in and grabs Kratingdaeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kratingdaeng pushes down on Konrad's head and hops out.
Konrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kratingdaeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Yodfang Kratingdaeng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yodfang Kratingdaeng's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Konrad clinches up with Kratingdaeng and pushes him back against the cage.
Konrad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kratingdaeng's defenses.
Konrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konrad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kratingdaeng.
Konrad darts in and clinches Kratingdaeng up against the cage.
Kratingdaeng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Konrad is struggling to control the position.
Konrad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Konrad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Konrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kratingdaeng tries to stand but Konrad is controlling from the bottom.
Konrad has his foot on Kratingdaeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kratingdaeng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kratingdaeng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konrad's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kratingdaeng won't allow Konrad to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kratingdaeng is one step ahead there.
Kratingdaeng won't allow Konrad to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kratingdaeng scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kratingdaeng throws a shot from downtown. Konrad moves away and avoids it.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Kratingdaeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Kratingdaeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kratingdaeng misses with a straight left.
Konrad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kratingdaeng tries to break free but Konrad pushes him back against the cage.
Konrad lands a knee to the head.
Konrad tries to pull guard but Kratingdaeng holds him up against the cage and eventually Konrad drops back down to his feet.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratingdaeng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Konrad has him pressed against the cage.
Konrad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Konrad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kratingdaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konrad is proving hard to escape from.
Konrad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kratingdaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konrad is proving hard to escape from.
Konrad controls Kratingdaeng momentarily but Kratingdaeng frees himself.
Kratingdaeng is looking to stand up but Konrad won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt - Kratingdaeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kratingdaeng misses.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konrad clinches up against the cage.
Konrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kratingdaeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Konrad.
Konrad looking to throw knees to the head but Kratingdaeng is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Kratingdaeng tries to break the clinch but Konrad is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Konrad keeps control of Kratingdaeng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Konrad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kratingdaeng can't break the clinch.
Konrad just leaning against Kratingdaeng, taking a breather.
Kratingdaeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konrad connects with a knee to the head.
Konrad fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Konrad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konrad obliges.
Kratingdaeng is trying to break the clinch but Konrad is controlling him.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Konrad lands a damaging elbow.
Konrad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kratingdaeng's defenses.
Konrad gets control of Kratingdaeng's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konrad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kratingdaeng stopping the sweep attempt from Konrad.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Konrad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Kratingdaeng is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Konrad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Konrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konrad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Konrad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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