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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yodfang Kratingdaeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertikus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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198 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bertikus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratingdaeng misses with a looping left.
Kratingdaeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Kratingdaeng misses with the combination.
Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kratingdaeng's guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kratingdaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kratingdaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
Kratingdaeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Maximus is controlling the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kratingdaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Kratingdaeng in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to trip Kratingdaeng. He has hold of a leg but Kratingdaeng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maximus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kratingdaeng is looking to stand up but Maximus isn't so interested in that idea.
Maximus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus thows a big elbow that misses.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kratingdaeng is keeping the position for now.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus won't allow Kratingdaeng to get back to his feet.
Maximus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus postures up in Kratingdaeng's guard and throws a big left but Kratingdaeng blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kratingdaeng throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
Kratingdaeng wants to clinch
and Maximus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maximus prevents Kratingdaeng from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kratingdaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kratingdaeng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maximus counters with a single leg into guard. Kratingdaeng didn't expect that.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kratingdaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kratingdaeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximus seems to be working for a kimura but Kratingdaeng defends the submission attempt.
Maximus looks gassed!
Maximus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kratingdaeng pushes Maximus off looking to stand but Maximus dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kratingdaeng throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Kratingdaeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratingdaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus.
Kratingdaeng missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kratingdaeng throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kratingdaeng is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kratingdaeng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maximus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kratingdaeng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kratingdaeng is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kratingdaeng down to the mat. Kratingdaeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus slips a jab from Kratingdaeng.
Kratingdaeng throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maximus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kratingdaeng's guard now.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand up but Maximus is controlling him.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kratingdaeng is keeping the position for now.
Kratingdaeng wants to get back to his feet but Maximus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus postures up in Kratingdaeng's guard and throws a big left but Kratingdaeng blocks it.
Maximus won't allow Kratingdaeng to get back to his feet.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kratingdaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maximus drops back looking for a leg! Kratingdaeng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kratingdaeng manages to kick Maximus off! Maximus jumps back into Kratingdaeng's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kratingdaeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kratingdaeng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kratingdaeng tries to pull guard but Maximus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertikus Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yodfang Kratingdaeng's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kratingdaeng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximus drops back looking for a leg! Kratingdaeng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kratingdaeng manages to kick Maximus off! Maximus jumps back into Kratingdaeng's guard.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kratingdaeng is retaining full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Kratingdaeng is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Maximus is controlling the position.
Kratingdaeng keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Kratingdaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
Kratingdaeng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kratingdaeng swinging wilding here.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus rushes Kratingdaeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kratingdaeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximus walks away with a smile on his face. Kratingdaeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maximus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kratingdaeng darts in trying to clinch
and Maximus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kratingdaeng!
Kratingdaeng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maximus looking to secure an arm triangle but Kratingdaeng defends it well.
Maximus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kratingdaeng can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratingdaeng wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kratingdaeng wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kratingdaeng can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kratingdaeng is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking for a guillotine from mount but Kratingdaeng is having none of it.
Kratingdaeng wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maximus punching from mount but Kratingdaeng doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maximus is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kratingdaeng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kratingdaeng shrugs it off.
Maximus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kratingdaeng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maximus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kratingdaeng trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maximus working for a guillotine from mount but Kratingdaeng is in no mood to give up.
Kratingdaeng is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Maximus lands a heavy elbow.
Maximus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kratingdaeng is trying to stand.
Maximus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kratingdaeng manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kratingdaeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kratingdaeng is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertikus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yodfang Kratingdaeng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maximus slips under a jab.
Kratingdaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Kratingdaeng shows good takedown defense.
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kratingdaeng.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus.
Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maximus prevents Kratingdaeng from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kratingdaeng, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Kratingdaeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kratingdaeng is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maximus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kratingdaeng tries to clinch but Maximus moves away
and Maximus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kratingdaeng keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Bertikus Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kratingdaeng wants to stand but Maximus is controlling the position.
Maximus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kratingdaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maximus lands in his opponent's guard.
Kratingdaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
Maximus is pushing down on Kratingdaeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kratingdaeng is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Kratingdaeng is working away.
Maximus stops Kratingdaeng from getting back to his feet.
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kratingdaeng wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kratingdaeng defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maximus.
Kratingdaeng is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kratingdaeng trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maximus tries to control but Kratingdaeng wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kratingdaeng defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maximus.
Maximus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kratingdaeng has worked his arm free - good work by Kratingdaeng!
Maximus tries for a kimura but Kratingdaeng is defending well.
Bertikus Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kratingdaeng is trying to get back to his feet.
Kratingdaeng could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maximus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yodfang Kratingdaeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus blocks the strikes from Kratingdaeng.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertikus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertikus Maximus!
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energy
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