PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 14 p4p, 73 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Doomsday comes to the cage accompanied by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. McWrestler has chosen Acclaimed Emotions as his entrance music. Kronos Doomsday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Doomsday
vs
McWrestler

175 cm
34
175
19 - 11 - 0

180 cm
32
174
29 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
McWrestler keeping hold of Doomsday's head, controlling as best he can.
McWrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McWrestler wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Doomsday wants to work for an arm triangle but McWrestler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McWrestler trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.

Doomsday seems to be looking for submissions.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy.
McWrestler won't allow Doomsday to pass to mount.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.
McWrestler is pulling down on Doomsday's head. It's preventing any offense from Doomsday, at least for the moment.
Doomsday landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
Doomsday won't allow McWrestler to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWrestler is on top in guard.

McWrestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Let's hope that McWrestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McWrestler defends it easily.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler content to stall in guard here.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.

Doomsday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McWrestler defends well.
McWrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Doomsday is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McWrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McWrestler trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut

and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. McWrestler won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on McWrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Doomsday looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses

and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doomsday prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
Doomsday is keen to just control but McWrestler is a slippery customer.
McWrestler is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but McWrestler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Doomsday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but McWrestler defending well.

Doomsday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Doomsday is pressing down on McWrestler's thigh, looking to free his foot. McWrestler is holding on for now.
McWrestler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McWrestler is trying to control but can't.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.

That's two 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.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura but McWrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doomsday to get the leverage.
Doomsday trying to mount his opponent but McWrestler defends it.
Doomsday prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doomsday connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doomsday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McWrestler can do to turn this around?
Doomsday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but instead Doomsday has moved into half guard.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to take a breather but McWrestler is having none of it.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doomsday trying to control from McWrestler's half guard. McWrestler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McWrestler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Doomsday tries to pass.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doomsday's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Doomsday.
McWrestler trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.

Doomsday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McWrestler defends it easily.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday dominated that second round.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McWrestler lands a body shot.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
A nice side step and McWrestler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWrestler.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McWrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doomsday is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
McWrestler tries to move to mount but Doomsday blocks the move with his legs.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Doomsday is working away.
Doomsday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McWrestler off and has taken his back!
Doomsday not allowing McWrestler to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Doomsday manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Doomsday looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You can see the frustration on McWrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Doomsday gets his hands free as McWrestler looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McWrestler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doomsday.
McWrestler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Doomsday.
McWrestler tries to escape the position.
Doomsday lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McWrestler is trying to break free.
Doomsday has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McWrestler.
McWrestler wants to escape the position.

Doomsday working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Doomsday gets his hands free as McWrestler looks to control.
McWrestler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Doomsday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McWrestler has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McWrestler trying to control here.
Doomsday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McWrestler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McWrestler is controlling Doomsday's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Doomsday lands with a punch from half guard.
McWrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McWrestler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Doomsday trying to control from McWrestler's half guard. McWrestler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doomsday prevents McWrestler from getting back to his feet.

Doomsday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McWrestler is trying to control the position but Doomsday postures up.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doomsday advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kronos Doomsday did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Doomsday scores with a jab. McWrestler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doomsday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McWrestler throws an off balance right hand

and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. McWrestler didn't expect that.
Doomsday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doomsday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doomsday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doomsday trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Doomsday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler looking to control.
Doomsday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWrestler looking to control but Doomsday passes into half guard.
McWrestler is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.

McWrestler is defending against the submission attempts here by Doomsday.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two 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 is nestled in close to McWrestler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Doomsday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McWrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Doomsday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.

Doomsday is working for a submission of some sort.
McWrestler trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is looking to improve his position.
McWrestler is trying to control but can't.
McWrestler tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
McWrestler trying to control but Doomsday postures up.
McWrestler is staying active underneath Doomsday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McWrestler gets back to full guard.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
McWrestler looking to control.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
Doomsday is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
McWrestler throws an off balance right hand
and Doomsday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doomsday. Doomsday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday had his way with Dude McWrestler in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler scores with a shot to the body.

Doomsday takes the fight into the clinch.
Doomsday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McWrestler walks away with a smile on his face. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McWrestler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doomsday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Doomsday misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by McWrestler.
Doomsday lands with an uppercut that bounces McWrestler off the cage and back into range.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Doomsday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doomsday jabs McWrestler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
McWrestler misses with a hook to the body
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Doomsday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Doomsday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Doomsday works McWrestler's body with a nice hook.
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!
McWrestler throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
McWrestler misses with a left hand
and Doomsday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
McWrestler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McWrestler throws a poor cross that misses

and Doomsday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWrestler is keeping the position for now.
Doomsday throwing strikes from guard but McWrestler blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday connects with a couple of short punches.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.

Doomsday has gone for a leg lock! McWrestler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doomsday's guard.

Doomsday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doomsday looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Doomsday looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.

Doomsday looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Doomsday looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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 Kronos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kronos Doomsday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dude McWrestler spoke after the fight, saying 'bleah'.