PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chopper Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Radex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doom
vs
Radex

186 cm
22
191 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

186 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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KAISER

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chopper Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayden Radex!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Radex.
Chopper Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radex moves away from the strike by Doom.
Radex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick
and Radex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doom throws a lazy body kick
letting Radex counter with a right hand.
Doom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Doom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Doom's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Radex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radex cracks the inside of Doom's front leg.
Radex stuns Doom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Doom misses
and Radex counters with a nice body shot.
Radex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Radex connects with a high kick.
Doom misses with an uppercut
and Radex counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radex.
Doom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Radex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Radex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donk. Radex catches Doom right on the button with a cross.
Radex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doom's sensitive parts.
Radex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Radex.
Doom is looking for a counter combo.
Doom throws a right and a left that Radex avoids nicely.
Radex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Radex.
Doom misses with a double jab
and Radex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Radex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radex avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom walks into a left hand.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick
and Radex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radex. That's going to slow Doom down.
A head kick from Doom lands but Radex takes it in his stride.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Radex is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Radex.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doom throws a nice looking combination but Radex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doom doesn't seem bothered though.
Radex blocks a head kick by Doom.
Radex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radex thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Radex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom is breathing heavily.
Doom takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Radex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radex misses with a wild combination.
Doom is looking for a counter combo.
Radex takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doom walks into a straight right hand from Radex.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Radex throws out a counter right but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Radex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radex counters with a nice leg kick.
Radex scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Doom throws a series of punches but Radex avoids them all with ease.
Radex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom throws a lazy head kick
and Radex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom misses with a body kick.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Radex is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radex digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Doom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Radex blocks the leg kick.
Radex is looking for the big counter here.
Doom misses with a kick to the body
and Radex counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Radex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick
and Radex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Radex stuns Doom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayden Radex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Doom looks to land a combination but Radex avoids it well.
Radex connects with a solid leg kick.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radex counters with a one-two to the body.
Radex lands a lovely overhand right.
Doom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom throws a lazy head kick
and Radex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Radex cracks Doom with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Radex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radex throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Radex.
Doom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Radex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Radex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radex cracks Doom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radex lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doom throws a lazy head kick
and Radex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Radex lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doom.
Radex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
Chopper Doom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radex counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Radex.
Radex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Radex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radex connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom misses with a head kick.
Radex throws a head kick that half lands.
Radex lands a right hook to the body.
Doom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Radex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Radex only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Radex scores with a head kick. Doom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Radex is out of range.
Radex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Radex looks to land a combination. Doom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Radex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Radex!

Doom is rocked!
Doom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Doom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Radex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radex jabs Doom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doom seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Doom.
Radex doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Radex lands a body shot.
Radex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doom thows a leg kick but Radex checks it
letting Radex counter with a right hand.
Radex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radex digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Radex lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Radex there.
Doom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Doom.
Radex lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radex scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radex bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Radex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Radex counters with a nice body shot.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radex counters with a nice leg kick.
Radex scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Radex blocks the leg kick.
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radex lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Radex.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Radex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Radex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayden Radex 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!

Radex cracks Doom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Radex lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Radex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radex lands a slapping body shot.
Radex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Radex moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Radex lands a really nice looking cross but Doom seems unphased.
Doom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Radex throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom tries to move into range but Radex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Radex lands a head kick. Doom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Radex with a hook.
Radex avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a lazy head kick
and Radex counters with a stiff right hand.
Radex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rayden Radex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radex scores with a punch to the head.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom throws a lazy head kick
and Radex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Radex.
Radex scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Radex as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Radex blocks the low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Radex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Radex moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Doom. Those never looked like landing.
Radex blocks a head kick by Doom.
Radex doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Radex lands a jab to the head.
Doom misses with a double jab
and Radex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Radex lands with a slapping head kick.
Doom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radex throws a series of strikes that have Doom backpedaling.
Doom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radex thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radex.
Radex connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doom's sensitive parts.
Doom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doom scrambles back to his feet.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Radex blocks the body kick.
Doom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doom misses with a wild combination.
Doom misses with a combination
enabling Radex to counter with a crisp jab.
Chopper Doom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doom misses with a leg kick
and Radex counters with a nice uppercut.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radex counters with a left and a right that stings Doom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Radex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doom thinking.
Radex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Radex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom ducks right into an uppercut from Radex.
Radex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Doom misses
letting Radex counter with a right hand.
Radex lands a jab to the head.
Rayden Radex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Radex connects with a looping right hand.
Radex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radex counters with a stiff right hand.
Radex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayden Radex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Radex 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayden Radex!