PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thanos Doomsday (ranked 1617 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 216 p4p, 239 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Doomsday
vs
Raledran

189 cm
29
185
14 - 12 - 0

192 cm
31
185
16 - 12 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thanos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doomsday instigates a clinch.
Doomsday lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Raledran managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Raledran is leaning against Doomsday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Raledran avoids the damage to the body.

Raledran has Doomsday pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raledran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doomsday tumbling to the mat - Raledran dives into Doomsday's guard.
Doomsday keeping full guard, as Raledran tries to pass.
Raledran keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raledran is one step ahead there.
Doomsday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raledran's guard.

Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doomsday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doomsday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doomsday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Raledran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doomsday uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran looking for a sweep but Doomsday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raledran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doomsday tries to control but Raledran wriggling away.
Doomsday content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raledran is trying desperately to improve position.

Doomsday is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Raledran lands with a hook. Doomsday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Raledran coming out on top.
Raledran dives in for a single leg takedown but Doomsday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raledran just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDoomsday.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday needs to keep his hands up - Raledran had a free shot at his head there.
Raledran misses with a looping left.
Raledran shoots for a takedown but Doomsday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Doomsday closes the distance and pushes Raledran back into the cage.
Raledran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doomsday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raledran struggles to land a body shot inside as Doomsday controls his hands.
Doomsday has Raledran pressed against the cage.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran tries to pull guard but Doomsday holds him up against the cage and eventually Raledran drops back down to his feet.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iner Raledran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raledran digs a right hand underneath Doomsday's ribcage. Doomsday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doomsday just leaning against Raledran, taking a breather.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice uppercut there from Doomsday.

Doomsday forces Raledran back against the cage and clinches.

Raledran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raledran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Doomsday stands up from Raledran's guard - Doomsday perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raledran lands with an uppercut that bounces Doomsday off the cage and back into range.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raledran! But no joy.
Raledran lands a really nice looking cross but Doomsday seems unphased.
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doomsday. That did some damage!
Jab by Doomsday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran dives in and grabs Doomsday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes down on Raledran's head and hops out.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Raledran.
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doomsday defends it well.
Raledran scores with a one two! Doomsday had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Doomsday is rocked!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Raledran.
Oh Doomsday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doomsday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raledran's best efforts.
Doomsday seems to have got his legs back now.
Doomsday wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday trying to control here.
Doomsday gets full guard.

Raledran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doomsday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doomsday has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doomsday passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday is working for a submission of some sort.
Doomsday sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Doomsday is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doomsday works his way into side control.
Raledran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raledran is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Doomsday stands up and beckons Raledran to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thanos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Raledran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Raledran is avoiding it.
Raledran lands a nice looking body shot.
Doomsday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doomsday tries to clinch up.
Doomsday defending well as Raledran loads up on a big left hand.
Raledran scores with a head kick. Doomsday tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Doomsday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday trying to control the position but instead, Raledran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doomsday into the cage.
Raledran is trying to pull guard but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Raledran is looking for a takedown.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doomsday seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raledran misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doomsday pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iner Raledran.
Raledran wants to slow Doomsday down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Raledran keeps the fight on the outside.
Doomsday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raledran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raledran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran lands with a cross.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanos Doomsday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran lands with a shot to the body.
Doomsday moves in looking to clinch but Raledran pushes him off.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raledran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doomsday defends well and Raledran ends up having to push Doomsday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raledran tries for a takedown but Doomsday circles away easily
and Doomsday counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raledran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doomsday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raledran misses with a hook

and Doomsday counters by clinching up.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raledran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Raledran.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Doomsday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raledran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doomsday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raledran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raledran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raledran scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Raledran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doomsday is leaning against Raledran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doomsday has a couple of punches blocked by Raledran.
Doomsday lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raledran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raledran wants to take the fight to the mat but Doomsday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raledran misses with a body punch.
Raledran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doomsday walks away with a smile on his face. Raledran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doomsday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doomsday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doomsday checks a leg kick.
Doomsday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raledran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thanos Doomsday.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doomsday, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
During a confident post fight interview, Thanos Doomsday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.