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Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Luciano avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Raledran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raledran jabs at Luciano's body.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Raledran moved away.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raledran counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luciano stuns Raledran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raledran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raledran checks it well.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Raledran swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raledran throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano catches Raledran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luciano rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Luciano drives through with a takedown into Raledran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Raledran working for submissions but it's allowed Luciano to get to half guard.
Luciano is keen to just control but Raledran is a slippery customer.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luciano trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Luciano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB2#
Raledran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Raledran is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Raledran is defending well. #SUB2#
Raledran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luciano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but Raledran defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raledran is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raledran manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Luciano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Raledran has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Luciano is looking to defend but Raledran has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Luciano! Raledran pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Luciano taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1##CL#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REVR##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Raledran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doomsday uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
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. #T3#
Raledran is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Doomsday.#CL#
Doomsday forces Raledran back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
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. #SU#
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.#T1#
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. #ROC2#Doomsday is rocked!#TD2#
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. #T2#
Doomsday trying to control here.
Doomsday gets full guard.#SUB2#
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! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doomsday passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SU#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #CL#
and Doomsday counters by clinching up.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

 

Event: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2     
Date:   Jun 28, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Raledran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabrera to the ground. Raledran is now in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raledran's guard. #REVR#
Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is pushing down on Raledran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raledran is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raledran is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Raledran tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for the choke from the back position but Raledran is controlling his hands well.
Raledran tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
Raledran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raledran keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cabrera is persistently looking for the submission but Raledran is defending it well.
Raledran wants to escape the position. #T2#
Raledran breaks Cabrera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raledran defends well.
Cabrera looking to control. #SUB2#
Raledran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabrera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabrera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabrera! #REVR##SUB#
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Cabrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raledran!
Raledran is trying to escape the mount.
Cabrera looking to control but Raledran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raledran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raledran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Raledran can't escape the position.
Raledran regains half guard.
Cabrera prevents Raledran from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Raledran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cabrera escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cabrera!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera dodges the punch combination from Raledran.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raledran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Cabrera misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well.
Crunch! Raledran slams his shin into Cabrera's torso.
Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Raledran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran is looking to score with low kicks.
Raledran tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Raledran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Cabrera misses #CL2#
and Raledran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cabrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Raledran has double underhooks.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle.
Raledran lands a right hand.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Raledran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Raledran
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raledran moves to clinch but Cabrera breaks away
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Raledran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raledran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raledran's hands.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Raledran does it's job there.
Raledran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Cabrera misses. #TD2#
Raledran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Raledran has gone for a leg lock! Cabrera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raledran's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Raledran has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Raledran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
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 Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera thumps Raledran with a low kick.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raledran on the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Raledran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raledran.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Raledran avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Raledran clinches up with Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cabrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Raledran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.#TD2#
Raledran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Raledran passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Raledran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Raledran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabrera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raledran but great work by Cabrera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.
Raledran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Raledran actively working from the bottom here.
Raledran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#SUB2#
Raledran working for submissions but it's allowed Cabrera to get to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raledran wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well. #SUB2#
Raledran looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iner Raledran.
I think Cabrera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!

An out of breath Hendrix Cabrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Mukunzi tries to bum rush Raledran with a series of wild strikes but Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi lands the left hand.
Raledran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mukunzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raledran scrambles back to his feet.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raledran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
An inside leg kick from Raledran misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi lands with a cross.
Raledran checks a leg kick.
Raledran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mukunzi. Mukunzi obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Raledran throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raledran with a body shot.
Raledran has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Raledran misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raledran throws a leg kick that misses.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch but Mukunzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mukunzi with a hook.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Raledran slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Raledran fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raledran.#T3##CL#
Raledran forces Mukunzi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi. #BC2#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.
Raledran throws a body kick that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Raledran was not able to check.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran. #T4#
Mukunzi connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mukunzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.#TD#
Raledran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mukunzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mukunzi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mukunzi just trying to survive but Raledran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iner Raledran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the body from Raledran misses
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Raledran pushes Mukunzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raledran struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Mukunzi is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.#BC2#
Mukunzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raledran dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Raledran's head and hops out.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to work over Raledran's front leg with a kick but Raledran checks it.
Raledran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mukunzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Raledran's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raledran.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Raledran's belly button to the back.#T2#
Raledran throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raledran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
As Mukunzi backs away, Raledran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raledran tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raledran is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Raledran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Mukunzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raledran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukunzi. That did some damage!
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mukunzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Raledran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mukunzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Raledran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mukunzi keeping full guard, as Raledran tries to pass.
Raledran wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T4#
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raledran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mukunzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Raledran won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Raledran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iner Raledran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran.
Raledran tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mukunzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Mukunzi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Raledran.
Raledran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Raledran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Raledran blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Raledran counters with a nice body kick.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi avoids the head kick by Raledran.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi tests Raledran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raledran.
Raledran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran attempts a counter takedown but Mukunzi avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran tries to counter by clinching up but Mukunzi breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Raledran clinches up against the cage.
Raledran pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raledran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Raledran looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iner Raledran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raledran moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Raledran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Raledran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a straight left.
Raledran misses with a takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi avoids a kick to the body.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mukunzi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!

A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Raledran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostov will feel that in the morning.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A jab from Raledran finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Raledran. Raledran gets slowly back to his feet.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Raledran down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov clobbers Raledran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kostov is predictable there #CL2#
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raledran throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.#T2#
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov punishes Raledran's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Kostov.#TD2#
Raledran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raledran is trying to control the action in half guard but Kostov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kostov wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kostov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostov gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raledran is stalling in the full guard.
Raledran prevents Kostov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Raledran wants to pass the guard but Kostov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kostov with a jab.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kostov throws a leg kick but Raledran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kostov defends it well.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Raledran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kostov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Raledran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?#T1##CL2#
Raledran has closed the distance and engaged Kostov in a clinch.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Raledran scores with a shot to the side of Kostov's head.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Raledran's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Kostov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Kostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Raledran improves position.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Raledran's leg but Raledran calmly moves out of range.
Kostov lands a front kick.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.#CL2#
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran lands with a right to the head.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kostov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.
Kostov slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iner Raledran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Raledran drags the fight down to the ground.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
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!
Kostov stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.
Kostov pushes down on Raledran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raledran trying to hold on to Kostov's head to control him but Kostov postures up.
Kostov not doing much here.
Kostov prevents Raledran from improving his position.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Kostov keeps it at a distance.
Kostov jabs Raledran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Raledran motions for Kostov to come forward. Raledran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A big left from Raledran misses.
Kostov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raledran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostov scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kostov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raledran is defended easily by Kostov.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#CL2#
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran letting Kostov take a breather here.
Raledran pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards. #TD2#
Kostov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raledran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kostov to the mat. Kostov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kostov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raledran is controlling him. #T3#
Kostov trying to control the position here.
Raledran throws an elbow that misses. Kostov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raledran's guard. Nice move by Kostov!#REVR#
Kostov wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kostov stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kostov trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Kostov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov is looking to take a break and control but Raledran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!

Our winner, Pavel Kostov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 169 Outback vs Roos     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
Raledran ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Raledran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Raledran counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Raledran raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raledran counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Raledran moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Torres misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Raledran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Raledran.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres tries a body shot but Raledran blocks it.
Raledran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Raledran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Raledran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raledran is keeping the position for now.
Torres won't allow Raledran to sweep him here.
Raledran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres trying to control the position.
Raledran pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Raledran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raledran pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Raledran content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Raledran goes for an armbar but Torres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torres. #T4#
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Raledran wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Raledran has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Raledran has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raledran on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 164 Account vs Kersikov 2     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Raledran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raledran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Distefano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raledran misses with a body shot
and Raledran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran thows a leg kick but Distefano checks it
and Distefano counters with a body kick that stops Raledran in his tracks momentarily.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raledran.#CL#
Raledran clinches up against the cage.
Distefano tries a body shot but Raledran blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raledran blocks a jab.#T1#
Raledran slips a straight right by Distefano.
Raledran tries to counter by clinching up but Distefano breaks away and moves out of range.
Raledran tries to move into range but Distefano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.#CL#
Raledran moves into range and clinches up with Distefano.
I was talking to Raledran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Raledran avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raledran blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran. #T2#
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Raledran lands a nice uppercut.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano misses with the head strike. #TD#
Raledran pulls Distefano into guard.
Raledran looking for a sweep. Not yet Raledran, not yet.
Distefano trying to control the position from guard on top but Raledran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Distefano is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Raledran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Distefano frees his head nicely. Oh but Raledran has switched to an armbar! Distefano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Raledran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raledran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuti should have avoided that one.
Kuti misses with a shot to the body
and Raledran makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kuti really felt that one!
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Raledran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raledran takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Raledran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raledran jabs Kuti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raledran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti sizes up Raledran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Raledran is looking to counter punch.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Raledran's shoulder, as Raledran tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Kuti misses with a body shot
and Raledran counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raledran. Raledran obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Kuti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Kuti swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Kuti keeps the fight on the outside.
Raledran with a nice cross.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Raledran rushes Kuti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raledran blocks a body shot from Kuti.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuti pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raledran scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Raledran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raledran on the side of the head.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Raledran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Kuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raledran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran slips a jab from Kuti.
Raledran throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raledran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raledran.
Kuti misses with a right hand #TD#
and Raledran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raledran tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuti is retaining full guard.
Raledran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kuti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raledran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuti's legs. #T4#
Raledran is trying to move to mount but Kuti reverses beautifully and ends up in Raledran's guard.
Raledran trying to control the position. #SUB#
Raledran has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Raledran has tightened it up now! Kuti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into Raledran's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Raledran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Widenose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widenose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
Widenose trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raledran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Raledran's legs - danger averted.
Widenose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Raledran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raledran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raledran keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Raledran trying to control the position.
Widenose trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widenose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Raledran is looking for a triangle here but Widenose uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Widenose lands an elbow.
Raledran is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it. #T3#
Raledran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raledran down.
Widenose working the body and head with strikes.
Raledran is trying to improve his position.
Raledran is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Widenose wants to take a breather but Raledran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Widenose.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raledran is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Raledran circles away. #CL2#
Widenose gets a clinch.
Widenose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raledran gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Raledran breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Raledran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Widenose duly obliges.
Raledran catches Widenose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raledran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Iner Raledran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.#T2#
The fighters circling - Raledran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Raledran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Widenose looks to clinch
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Raledran stuns Widenose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raledran throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raledran's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran wants to hit a sweep here but Widenose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Raledran there!
Raledran gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Raledran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widenose is nestled in close to Raledran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Widenose there. #SUB#
Raledran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raledran throws a strike from the bottom but Widenose passes into side control!
Raledran is trying to improve his position.
Widenose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raledran!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Raledran throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widenose stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Raledran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.#SUB2#
Widenose has an active guard here but Raledran has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Raledran is working for a kimura but Widenose is defending it quite comfortably.
Widenose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raledran wants to get up but he can't break Widenose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Widenose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raledran passes into half guard.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raledran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.
Raledran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Widenose controls his leg.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Widenose is trying to control but Raledran passes into side control! #T3#
Widenose is looking to regain half guard here but Raledran keeps moving and retains side control.
Widenose wants to control but Raledran postures up.
Raledran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Raledran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raledran tries to advance to mount but Widenose denies him.
Widenose is looking to regain half guard here but Raledran keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raledran's best efforts.
Widenose is looking to control Raledran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widenose avoid being mounted?
Widenose wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Raledran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Widenose gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bofur Widenose.
I've got Widenose 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!

Bofur Widenose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Raledran's head but Raledran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran.
Raledran lands a head shot.
Kiryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Kiryu keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Raledran misses.
Kiryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Raledran avoided it.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Kiryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raledran.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiryu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiryu misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kiryu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raledran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Kiryu pushes him off.
Kiryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raledran in his tracks. #T1#
Raledran shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Kiryu tries to score with a low kick but Raledran moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Kiryu misses.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Kiryu misses with a hook.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Raledran checks it.
Raledran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raledran scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kiryu misses its intended target.
Raledran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raledran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiryu with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raledran slips under a jab.
It seemed like Raledran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Donk. Raledran catches Kiryu right on the button with a cross.
Kiryu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raledran needs to keep his hands up - Kiryu had a free shot at his head there.
Raledran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raledran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kiryu feints and then cracks Raledran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raledran down.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
Kiryu lands with an overhand left.
Raledran throws a hook but Kiryu blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiryu.
Kiryu connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Raledran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Kiryu cracks a nice hook into Raledran's ribs.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kiryu.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Kiryu gets caught napping as Raledran dives in and scores a takedown. Kiryu manages to retain guard.
Raledran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raledran looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Raledran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kiryu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kiryu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Raledran trying to control the position. #T4#
Kiryu advances to half guard.
Raledran wants to sweep but Kiryu has passed to side control!
Raledran is looking for a sweep.
Raledran gets back to half guard.
Raledran is looking to improve his position.
Kiryu not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Kiryu.
Raledran cracks Kiryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiryu is looking to chop away at Raledran's legs.
Kiryu blocks the body kick.
Raledran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Raledran slaps the foot to one side.
Kiryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Raledran moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu looks to land a right hand but Raledran moved out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kiryu defends it well.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Raledran. That snapped Kiryu's head back.
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raledran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
Raledran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiryu misses the body punch
and Raledran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Kazuma Kiryu's cut is getting worse.
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Kiryu is out of range.
Raledran avoids the head kick by Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Raledran throws a counter combo.
Kiryu throws the kick towards the body but Raledran avoids it.
Kiryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Kiryu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raledran takes a step back to recover.
Kiryu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raledran.#TD2#
Raledran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiryu was covering up waiting for the punch and Raledran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raledran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Raledran stopping the sweep attempt from Kiryu.
Raledran trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kiryu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Raledran trying to control the position.
Kiryu tries to free his leg and advance position but Raledran is retaining full guard.
Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raledran wants to control but Kiryu passes easily into half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Raledran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiryu is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Raledran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiryu is aware though and is defending well.
Kiryu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raledran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiryu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiryu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiryu is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the 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 Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Raledran misses with an uppercut.
Raledran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Raledran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Raledran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kiryu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raledran but great work by Kiryu.
Raledran is looking to reverse the position.
Raledran wants to control but Kiryu postures up.
Iner Raledran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raledran tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Raledran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raledran is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu slows the pace down.
Raledran is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Raledran keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiryu blocks the strikes from Raledran.
Raledran is not content to let Kiryu control the position.
Kiryu working away.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raledran tries to bench press Kiryu off him but Kiryu keeps the position.
Raledran struggling a bit here.
Raledran is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiryu tries to land a leg kick but Raledran saw it coming and moves away.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Kiryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raledran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raledran misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Raledran moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiryu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiryu misses the target.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raledran! But no joy.
Raledran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Raledran backs away, Kiryu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kiryu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raledran checks it well.
The fighters circling - Kiryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kiryu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raledran has time to react.
A big left from Raledran misses.
Kiryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Raledran.
Raledran throws a hook but Kiryu blocks it.#T4#
Kiryu cracks Raledran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raledran ducks right into an uppercut from Kiryu.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raledran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raledran lands a nice hook to Kiryu's body. Kiryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiryu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raledran counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Raledran.
Raledran shoots in for a double leg but Kiryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Raledran avoids the punch easily.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazuma Kiryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Kiryu.

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 Kazuma Kiryu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiryu, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu!

During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kiryu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Raledran loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Raledran lands a right hook to the body.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Raledran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Raledran throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Raledran saw that one coming.
Raledran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Raledran.
Luciano lunges at Raledran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raledran's hand.
Luciano lands a jab to Raledran's midsection.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano. #T1#
Raledran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raledran scores with a head kick. Luciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Raledran.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raledran. Raledran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raledran doesn't seem phased though.
Raledran misses the shot to the body.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raledran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Raledran misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raledran throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raledran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran misses the body punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Raledran misses. #T2#
Raledran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Raledran really felt that one!
Luciano avoids the head kick by Raledran.
Raledran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luciano checks a low kick from Raledran.
Luciano slips under a jab from Raledran.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Raledran jumps back.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Raledran.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
Raledran avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Raledran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Raledran moved out of range.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Raledran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Luciano slips under a jab from Raledran.
Raledran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano moves out of range as Raledran throws a body kick.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raledran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Raledran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Raledran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raledran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Raledran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Raledran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raledran fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano misses with a hook to the body
and Raledran counters with a series of strikes. Luciano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raledran misses the body punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raledran throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raledran.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Raledran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Raledran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raledran swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Raledran throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raledran.
Luciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Raledran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raledran jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
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 Iner Raledran will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raledran misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raledran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raledran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raledran takes a step back to recover.
Raledran lands a jab to the head.
Raledran lands with a good body shot.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Raledran with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Raledran.
Raledran throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran throws a body kick that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Raledran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raledran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Raledran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a right hand. Raledran shakes it off.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Raledran's head but Raledran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raledran misses with the body kick
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raledran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raledran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Raledran misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Raledran is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raledran checks a leg kick.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iner Raledran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raledran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iner Raledran is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raledran. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raledran. Luciano shrugs it off though.
Raledran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Raledran settles back down.
Raledran lands a head shot.
Raledran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raledran cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Raledran blocks the low kick.
Luciano connects with a leg kick.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Raledran.
Raledran tries a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raledran.
Raledran misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano throws a jab when Raledran was well out of range.
Raledran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Raledran scores with a decent looking hook.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran.
Raledran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Raledran misses
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Raledran's shoulder, as Raledran tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Raledran throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raledran.
Raledran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raledran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raledran misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Luciano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luciano is staying tight to Raledran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Raledran is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Raledran is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Raledran is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a one two combo.
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Raledran.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raledran.
Raledran misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Raledran tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raledran throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano slips a jab from Raledran.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raledran throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Raledran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Raledran is predictable there
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Raledran's torso.#T1#
Raledran moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Raledran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raledran misses with a left hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
Raledran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raledran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raledran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raledran throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raledran.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano lands with a cross. #CL2#
Luciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Luciano. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raledran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raledran backwards.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Luciano.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raledran lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raledran.
Raledran swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Raledran throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raledran misses with a double jab
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raledran misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano tries to move into range but Raledran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raledran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raledran defends well and Luciano ends up having to push Raledran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luciano misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Raledran misses its target.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raledran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Raledran misses the body punch
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Raledran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran scores with a body shot.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raledran 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 chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raledran misses the target.
Raledran missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raledrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raledran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!

Ray Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Raledran throws a right hand that Ramathorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramathorn also avoids with ease.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramathorn scores with a body shot.
Raledran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raledran.
Raledran clobbers Ramathorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raledran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramathorn.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramathorn throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramathorn sprawls and moves away.
Ramathorn works over Raledran's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ramathorn misses.
Ramathorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raledran.
Ramathorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raledran connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramathorn misses with a hook.
Ramathorn walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raledran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Raledran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramathorn looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Raledran rushes Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramathorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Raledran has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ramathorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramathorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Raledran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramathorn is trying to force a seperation but Raledran has the dominant position.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn.
Raledran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raledran goes for a takedown attempt but Ramathorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raledran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramathorn on the side of the head. #T2#
Raledran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramathorn in his tracks.
Ramathorn walks into a left hand.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Raledran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramathorn manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Ramathorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramathorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramathorn blocks a head kick by Raledran.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Ramathorn misses with a straight left.
Raledran jabs Ramathorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramathorn throws out a powerful jab.
Ramathorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raledran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramathorn under the eye.
Raledran tries to clinch up.#T3#
Raledran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramathorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raledran. Raledran obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramathorn looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Raledran defending well as Ramathorn loads up on a big left hand.
Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Ramathorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramathorn throws out the jab.
Ramathorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Raledran's ribcage but misses.
Raledran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raledran lands a jab.
Raledran lunges at Ramathorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramathorn's hand.
Ramathorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Raledran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raledran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Raledran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramathorn.
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramathorn. That did some damage!#CL#
Raledran closes the distance and clinches.
Ramathorn is trying to break free.
Raledran wants a takedown.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramathorn is trying to push Raledran away but Raledran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Ramathorn.
Raledran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramathorn gets underhooks to prevent Raledran's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iner Raledran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arcot Ramathorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raledran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramathorn.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramathorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramathorn connects with a jab.#CL#
Raledran pushes Ramathorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramathorn wants to break free but Raledran has control.
Raledran cracks Ramathorn with a nice body shot.
Raledran struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramathorn controls his hands.
Raledran goes for a takedown attempt but Ramathorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raledran throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there.
Raledran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramathorn's sensitive parts.
Ramathorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran. #T1#
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramathorn. That did some damage!
Raledran defending well as Ramathorn loads up on a big left hand.
Ramathorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raledran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raledran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick lands for Raledran.
Raledran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iner Raledran is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramathorn throws a big shot that misses.
Ramathorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raledran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Raledran scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Arcot Ramathorn's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramathorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramathorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Ramathorn misses its intended target.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.#T2#
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raledran wants to clinch.
Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramathorn looks to land a combination but Raledran avoids it well.
Raledran blocks a jab.
Ramathorn misses with the combination.
Raledran moves out of range as Ramathorn strikes.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Raledran clinches with his opponent.
Raledran is working for takedown but Ramathorn is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Ramathorn is trying to break free.
Ramathorn blocking some punches.
Raledran working aggressively here.
Raledran tries a body shot but Ramathorn blocks it.
Raledran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramathorns head.
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramathorn backwards.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raledran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramathorn's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iner Raledran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raledran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raledran lands a nice shot to the body.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramathorn.
Raledran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramathorn can do to turn this around?
Ramathorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Raledran won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Raledran.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran keeps control of Ramathorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramathorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raledran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iner Raledran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arcot Ramathorn's cut.
That's time! Raledran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Raledran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramathorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramathorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran lands with a right hand.
Ramathorn lands with a straight right. Raledran didn't see that one coming.
Raledran misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramathorn, as that shot connected. #CL#
Raledran drives through and clinches with Ramathorn against the cage.
Ramathorn prevents a body shot from Raledran.
Raledran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramathorn or not.
Raledran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramathorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raledran.
Ramathorn wants to break free but Raledran has control.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Raledran. #T1#
Raledran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramathorn backwards.
Raledran lands a body shot.
Raledran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raledran lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramathorn is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Ramathorn takes a shot to the head.
Raledran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raledran tries to pull guard but Ramathorn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iner Raledran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramathorn is trying to push Raledran away but Raledran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raledran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramathorn tries to circle away but Raledran has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Raledran working aggressively here.
Raledran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramathorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Raledran has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raledran.
Ramathorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Ramathorn blocks an uppercut.
Raledran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramathorn can't break the clinch.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raledran scores with a hook to the body.
Ramathorn blocking some punches. #T3#
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Raledran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramathorn working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ramathorn manages to break the clinch.
Iner Raledran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramathorn throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Raledran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch but Raledran keeps him there for the moment.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Ramathorn wants to break free but Raledran has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arcot Ramathorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raledran prevents Ramathorn from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iner Raledran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raledran, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iner Raledran!

Iner Raledran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 83: Nicoletta v Ilmarinen     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Kaupens throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Raledran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.#TD2#
Raledran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaupens tries to kick Raledran off but Raledran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaupens pushes Raledran off looking to stand but Raledran dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raledran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaupens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaupens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran prevents Kaupens from standing back up.
Raledran tries to pass to full mount but Kaupens defends it.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Raledran lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##ES#
Kaupens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Raledran is on him like a limpet, forcing Kaupens back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.#BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there.
Raledran misses with a straight right.
Raledran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Raledran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens misses with a combination #CL2#
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
Kaupens can't find room to land a body shot as Raledran controls the action.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raledran is trying to pull guard but Kaupens has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran. #T2#
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Kaupens blocks the leg kick.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Raledran misses with a looping right.
Raledran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kaupens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot.
Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Kaupens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raledran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raledran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.#CL2#
Raledran darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.
Raledran misses with a body punch.
Raledran misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kaupens scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaupens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Raledran.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Raledran.
A short left from Raledran.
Raledran lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Raledran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaupens is looking for a counter combo.
Nice straight punches there by Raledran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raledran.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raledran throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Raledran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raledran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raledran misses with a looping right.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kaupens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raledran.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Raledran's shoulder, as Raledran tries to avoid the shot.
Raledran throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Raledran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Raledran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Kaupens.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raledran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaupens is looking for a counter combo.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raledran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raledran is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Raledran has managed to clinch.
Kaupens is trying to force a seperation but Raledran has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iner Raledran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Raledran.
Kaupens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raledran.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaupens lands a nice looking body shot.
Raledran jabs Kaupens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
Raledran throws a low kick, looking for Kaupens's leg but Kaupens calmly moves out of range.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raledran wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Raledran.
Kaupens throws a big counter combination but Raledran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Raledran throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Raledran thumps Kaupens with a low kick.
Raledran throws a front kick aimed at Kaupens's knee but Kaupens avoids it well.
Raledran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raledran cracks Kaupens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raledran is looking to chop away at Kaupens's legs.
Raledran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raledran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Raledran defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raledran throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
Kaupens's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaupens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raledran throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Some wild striking there from Raledran.
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!
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Kaupens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Raledran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Raledran coming out on top.
Raledran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaupens.
Raledran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaupens misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely.
Raledran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens throws a series of strikes that have Raledran backpedaling.
Kaupens scores with a hook.#T3#
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raledran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raledran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Raledran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Raledran.
Kaupens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raledran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raledran.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Raledran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Raledran saw that one coming.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.
Raledran tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Raledran avoids them all with ease.
Raledran wants to counter with a clinch but Kaupens pushes him away.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Raledran.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Raledran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaupens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raledran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raledran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Raledran gets a clinch.
Kaupens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaupens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
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 Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kaupens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Raledran moved out of range.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raledran.
Raledran tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Raledran throws a nice looking combination but Kaupens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raledran throws out a powerful jab.
Kaupens lands a nice looking body shot.
Raledran walks into a straight right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens lands a nice hook to Raledran's body. Raledran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaupens throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raledran lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaupens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaupens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raledran misses the shot to the body.
Kaupens moves out of range of the leg kick from Raledran.
A quick step to the side and Kaupens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kaupens. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Raledran. That snapped Kaupens's head back.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Raledran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raledran looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Raledran.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Raledran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Raledran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raledran wants a takedown but no success here.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaupens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Raledran wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raledran has time to react.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Kaupens.
Raledran throws a leg kick but Kaupens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Raledran scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raledran looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Raledran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaupens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raledran scrambles back to his feet.
Raledran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaupens misses with a series of wild punches.
Raledran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Kaupens does no damage.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Kaupens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raledran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaupens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Raledran.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Raledran's shoulder, as Raledran tries to avoid the shot.
Raledran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaupens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens misses with a two punch combination.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaupens takes a swing at Raledran's ribcage but misses.
Raledran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaupens should have avoided that one.
Raledran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaupens misses with the combination.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kaupens. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Raledran misses its intended target.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Raledran moved out of range.
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raledran.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens cracks Raledran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Raledran.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raledran misses with a looping right.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Kaupens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raledran tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaupens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raledran in his tracks.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Raledran avoids them all with ease.
Raledran staying out of range there.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Raledran misses.
Raledran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Raledran pushes Kaupens up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Kaupens.
Kaupens tries to throw a body punch but Raledran avoids it by throwing Kaupens back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kaupens - that landed with a thud.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raledran with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ansis Kaupens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaupens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!

An out of breath Ansis Kaupens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Kaupens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Raledran moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Raledran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaupens to keep the fight standing.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaupens lands an uppercut.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raledran's elbow. #BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Raledran's head but Raledran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Kaupens as he checks the leg kick.
Raledran feints and then cracks Kaupens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaupens down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raledran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Kaupens misses. #T1#
Raledran is looking to land body kicks.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Raledran saw that one coming.
Raledran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaupens throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raledran.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Raledran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Raledran moves into the clinch.
Raledran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaupens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raledran lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Raledran pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens wants to get up but he can't break Raledran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Raledran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaupens wants to stand but Raledran is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Kaupens stands and steps away. Raledran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raledran tries to move into range but Kaupens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raledran takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Raledran tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Raledran swinging wildly here.
Raledran throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Raledran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Raledran tries to clinch but Kaupens moves away
enabling Kaupens to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran is looking to clinch. #T3#
Raledran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Raledran thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raledran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaupens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaupens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaupens lands a slapping body shot.
Raledran is looking to clinch but Kaupens is avoiding it.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raledran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaupens rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaupens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Kaupens.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Raledran.
Kaupens misses the jab.#T4#
Raledran bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raledran.#CL2#
Raledran gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Raledran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raledran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raledran is looking to clinch but Kaupens is avoiding it.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raledran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raledran throws a solid leg kick but Kaupens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raledran.
Kaupens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Kaupens blocks a leg kick.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaupens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raledran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Kaupens blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaupens as he connects with a hook.
Raledran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Kaupens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
Raledran defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Raledran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raledran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Raledran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaupens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raledran misses with a right hand
enabling Kaupens to counter with a crisp jab.
Raledran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raledran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
Raledran defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raledran under the eye.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raledran misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raledran works Kaupens's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Kaupens takes one on the button.
Raledran lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaupens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raledran.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kaupens.
Raledran scores with a body shot.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Raledran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaupens checks it well.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raledran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Both fighters circling a little - Raledran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Raledran.
Kaupens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaupens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran.
Raledran tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Raledran throws a wild body kick that Kaupens sees coming a mile off.
Kaupens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raledran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raledran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Raledran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raledran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raledran.
Raledran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Raledran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Raledran moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaupens.
Raledran lands a body shot. #BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Raledran delivers a nice body kick.
Kaupens misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Raledran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raledran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaupens misses with the head strike.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Raledran keeps him there for the moment.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Raledran controls his hands.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
Kaupens can't break the clinch.
Raledran blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iner Raledran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raledran misses with a body shot.
Raledran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raledran throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Raledran misses with a looping left.
Raledran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raledran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaupens cracks a nice hook into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran misses with a body kick.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.#T1#
Raledran connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Raledran misses with a hook.
Raledran lands with a shot to the body.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Raledran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Raledran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaupens lands with a right hand.
Raledran misses with a body shot.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Raledran tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
A jab from Kaupens finds it's way through Raledran's defenses.
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!
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Raledran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raledran.
Kaupens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raledran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
Raledran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raledran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaupens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raledran tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Raledran misses the jab.
Kaupens throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raledran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raledran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens moves out of range as Raledran throws a body kick.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaupens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran. #CL2#
Raledran darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.#BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Kaupens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaupens cracks Raledran with an open hand slap.#T4#
A slow jab from Raledran misses its intended target.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Raledran throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Raledran connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Raledran sizes up Kaupens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
No joy there for Raledran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raledran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raledran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raledran misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iner Raledran.
I think Raledran 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Doomsday throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Doomsday closes the distance and pushes Raledran back into the cage.
Doomsday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raledran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Raledran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Raledran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raledran lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Raledran.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
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!
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Raledran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Raledran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raledran presses Doomsday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran lands a right hand. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raledran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raledran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raledran.
Doomsday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.
Raledran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Raledran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Raledran.
Raledran avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Raledran gets control of Doomsday's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raledran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Doomsday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raledran paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Doomsday moves into range and clinches up with Raledran.
Raledran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Raledran avoids the damage to the body.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Raledran avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raledran jumps into guard, dragging Doomsday to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Raledran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Raledran is looking to cinch up a triangle. Doomsday throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raledran's body to avoid the submission. Raledran has instead reached around Doomsday's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raledran arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raledran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raledran scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Raledran with an uppercut!
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raledran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raledran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raledran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego cracks Raledran with an open hand slap.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Raledran as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raledran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raledran slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Raledran. #T1#
Diego throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Raledran lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Raledran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raledran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Diego tries to move into range but Raledran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego feints and then cracks Raledran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raledran down.
Raledran throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego works Raledran's body with a nice hook.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raledran loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raledran misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Raledran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Raledran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Raledran.
Raledran throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Raledran catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses.
Raledran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Raledran doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Raledran avoids the body shot from Diego.
Raledran throws a counter combo.
Diego misses the jab.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raledran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a hook but Raledran avoids it easily.
Raledran cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego cracks Raledran with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Diego is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iner Raledran!
An out of breath Iner Raledran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 46: Andrianakis Distefano     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Outback lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback scores with a jab. Raledran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raledran at a distance.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Raledran tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Raledran lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback sizes up Raledran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raledran takes one to the side of the head.
Outback scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raledran needs to keep his hands up - Outback had a free shot at his head there.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Outback misses with a hook.
Raledran checks a leg kick.
Raledran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raledran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Outback has time to react.#T2#
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.
Raledran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Raledran's front leg but catches the back leg as Raledran tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raledran backs up against the cage.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Raledran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Outback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raledran looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
and Raledran counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Outback.#T4#
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raledran slips a jab from Outback.
Raledran checks a leg kick nicely.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Outback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran walks into a left hand.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Raledran checks the leg kick.
Raledran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raledran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raledran.
Raledran thuds his shin into the meat of Outback's side.
Outback scores with a body shot.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Raledran rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?#BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Raledran misses.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raledran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Raledran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raledran staying out of range there.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raledran staying out of range there.#T1#
Raledran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raledran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Outback throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback throws a leg kick but Raledran checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Outback with a jab.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Outback lands a front kick.
Raledran chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Raledran is looking to clinch.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Outback works the jab nicely.
Outback throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Raledran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Raledran blocks the low kick.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Raledran off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Outback, as that shot connected. #T3#
Raledran moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback tries to bum rush Raledran with a series of wild strikes but Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raledran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raledran avoids it.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
Raledran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Outback misses with a low kick. #T4#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raledran.
Raledran tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback cracks Raledran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Outback there.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Raledran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Outback feints and then cracks Raledran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raledran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raledran. That did some damage!
Raledran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Raledran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raledran tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Outback scoring well with a low kick there.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Outback works Raledran's body with a nice hook.
Raledran misses with a hook.
Outback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raledran feints a counter leg kick.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.
Outback cracks Raledran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raledran throws a head kick but Outback moves out of range.
Raledran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Outback scores with the left hand. Raledran knows he should have avoided that one.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Raledran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outback throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raledran misses with a head kick.
Outback digs a good hook to Raledran's body.
Raledran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Raledran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Outback lands with a hook. Raledran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raledran doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback cracks Raledran with a good jab.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raledran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Raledran clinches.
Raledran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
Raledran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raledran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Outback to keep the fight standing.
Outback blocking some punches.
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards. #T4#
Raledran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
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!
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raledran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raledran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raledran lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Raledran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Raledran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raledran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outback, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Raledran avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans moves out of range as Raledran strikes.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans avoids the body shot from Raledran. #CL#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran fails to pull guard.
Raledran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raledran's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.#TD2#
Raledran manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans stays in close to Raledran's body and controls the position. #T2#
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Raledran is retaining full guard.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Raledran looking for a triangle here. Evans is fighting it but it looks tight! Raledran pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Evans is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev     
Date:   Jul 21, 2021
#R1#
Raledran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tenryu.
Raledran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tenryu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raledran scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Raledran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran cracks a nice hook into Tenryu's ribs.
Raledran tries to clinch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu is looking to counter punch.
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Raledran takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran catches Tenryu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raledran!
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!
Nice body punch from Raledran.
Raledran tests Tenryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran.
Tenryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raledran.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Tenryu misses with a looping left.
Raledran connects with a jab.
Raledran slips under a jab from Tenryu.#CL2#
Raledran moves into the clinch successfully.
Raledran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tenryu just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Tenryu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Tenryu manages to break the clinch.
Raledran connects with a leg kick.
Raledran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tenryu.
Raledran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Raledran. That snapped Tenryu's head back.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.#T2#
Tenryu lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Raledran.
Tenryu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raledran's head backwards.
Raledran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenryu lands a glancing blow to the side of Raledran's head.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran thumps Tenryu with a low kick.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Raledran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu jabs at Raledran's body.
Raledran tries to clinch
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Tenryu. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Tenryu misses.
Raledran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Raledran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tenryu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran cracks Tenryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raledran throws out a leg kick but Tenryu moves out of range and Raledran only half commits. #CL2#
Raledran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Raledran.
Tenryu is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Raledran tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Raledran can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Raledran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Raledran. #T4#
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Raledran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tenryu checks it well.
Tenryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raledran lands with a nice body punch.
Tenryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raledran.
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raledran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raledran misses with a body shot.
Raledran slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu walks into a stiff left hand from Raledran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Tenryu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raledran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Raledran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iner Raledran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Raledran.
Raledran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raledran.
Tenryu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raledran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenryu.
Tenryu sets himself, and Raledran steps forward looking for the clinch! Tenryu avoids it this time.
Iner Raledran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raledran works Tenryu's body with a nice hook.
Raledran scores with the left hand. Tenryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Raledran thuds a left hand into Tenryu's body.
Tenryu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tenryu misses with a wild combination.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran misses with an uppercut.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tenryu is out of range and Raledran settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Raledran. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Raledran avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Raledran is looking to clinch but Tenryu is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Raledran.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu sets himself, and Raledran steps forward looking for the clinch! Tenryu avoids it this time.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raledran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tenryu's head backwards.
Raledran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tenryu in his tracks.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Tenryu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tenryu takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Raledran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raledran throws a low kick but Tenryu moves out of range easily.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tenryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tenryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raledran.
Tenryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raledran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Raledran with a nice calf kick.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran connects with an inside leg kick.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raledran misses with a hook. Tenryu ducked under it nicely.
Raledran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tenryu swats away the attempt to clinch by Raledran.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raledran thumps Tenryu with a low kick.#T3#
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raledran moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Nice cross by Tenryu.
Raledran tries to clinch but Tenryu is having none of it.
Raledran throws a leg kick
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
Raledran missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raledran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu takes a swing at Raledran's ribcage but misses.
Raledran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raledran throws a looping overhand right but Tenryu ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raledran loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tenryu misses its target.
A big right from Tenryu misses.
Raledran wants to counter the offense by Tenryu and move into the clinch position.
Raledran connects with the punch.
Tenryu checks a leg kick.#T4#
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raledran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raledran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raledran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick lands for Raledran.
Tenryu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely.
Raledran tries to counter with a clinch but Tenryu shakes him off and moves away.
Tenryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Tenryu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raledran lands a nice looking body shot.
Tenryu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raledran.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran misses with a straight left.
Raledran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raledran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iner Raledran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tenryu connects with a crisp jab.
Tenryu with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raledran. That's going to slow Tenryu down.
Raledran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raledran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raledran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raledran.
Raledran thuds his right hand into Tenryu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raledran is looking to slow Tenryu down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Raledran.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raledran. #T1#
Raledran lands a nice looking body shot.
Raledran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Raledran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Raledran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raledran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tenryu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raledran misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Tenryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran cracks a nice hook into Tenryu's ribs.
Tenryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raledran misses with a looping left.
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Raledran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Raledran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenryu is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu slips a jab from Raledran.
Raledran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tenryu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Raledran.
Raledran throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tenryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tenryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raledran.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Raledran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raledran keeps control of Tenryu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raledran lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tenryu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raledran. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Raledran thumps Tenryu with a low kick.
Raledran slips under a jab.#CL2#
Raledran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Raledran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raledran thuds a left hand into Tenryu's body.#CL2#
Raledran drives through and clinches with Tenryu against the cage.
Raledran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Iner Raledran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tenryu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tenryu has Raledran pushed against the cage.
Tenryu tries to circle away but Raledran has him pinned against the cage.
Tenryu is trying to force a seperation but Raledran has the dominant position.
Tenryu trying to control the position but instead, Raledran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenryu into the cage.#T4##BC#
Tenryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenryu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Raledran scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raledran with the inside leg kick.
Raledran thuds a left hand into Tenryu's body.
Raledran misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Raledran.
Tenryu looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Raledran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Raledran lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
Raledran throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tenryu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raledran can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iner Raledran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raledran 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iner Raledran!

A relieved looking Iner Raledran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Camacho is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
Anthony Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho cracks Raledran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Camacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Camacho has closed the distance and engaged Raledran in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Raledran misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Camacho.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raledran misses with a body punch.
Raledran scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Camacho takes a shot to the head.
Camacho tries a body shot but Raledran blocks it.
Camacho works on Raledran's body with a couple of short punches.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Raledran lands with a right to the head.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho working aggressively here.
I was talking to Raledran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Camacho pulls Raledran into guard. #SUB2#
Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Raledran stacks Camacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Raledran!
Raledran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Raledran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho struggling a bit here.
Camacho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raledran off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho tries to get the hooks in deep but Raledran pushed the leg off.
Raledran tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Raledran defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camacho's arms. #SUB2#
Camacho tightening his grip on Raledran, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Camacho is persistently looking for the submission but Raledran is defending it well.
Camacho trying to control.
Raledran tries to escape but Camacho has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Camacho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Camacho looking for the RNC.
Raledran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camacho on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Camacho is looking for the choke from the back position but Raledran is controlling his hands well.
Raledran can't escape the position.
Raledran is working hard here to advance position.
Raledran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camacho wants to take his opponent's back but instead Raledran manages to regain half guard.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but Raledran defending well. #SUB2#
Camacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Raledran wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raledran is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Camacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raledran moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Raledran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Raledran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raledran slips a straight right by Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Raledran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Camacho moves into the clinch.#T2#
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raledran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho jumps guard but Raledran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Raledran blocks an uppercut.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raledran backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Raledran controls his hands.
Raledran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Raledran backwards.
Camacho fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Camacho jumps into guard, dragging Raledran to the mat. #SUB2#
Camacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raledran passes into side control. #T3#
Camacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Raledran is working for a submission of some sort.
Camacho is not content to let Raledran control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Camacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raledran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raledran's back!
Camacho struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Camacho 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Camacho wants to clinch up but Raledran keeps it at a distance.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho throws a hook but Raledran avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raledran eats them both and turns towards Camacho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camacho throws a jab when Raledran was well out of range.
Raledran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camacho just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho works Raledran's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Camacho clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Raledran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
Raledran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho pushes Raledran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camacho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raledran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raledran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camacho.
Raledran blocks an uppercut.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raledran working aggressively here.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
A body shot lands from Raledran.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Raledran. #T3#
Camacho blocks a body shot from Raledran.
Camacho is working Raledran over against the cage.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Raledran.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raledran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camacho.
Camacho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raledran walks away with a smile on his face. Camacho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Camacho misses.
As Camacho tries to get set, Raledran tries to push him back and clinch up but Camacho manages to avoid the attempt.
Camacho swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran tries to counter by clinching up but Camacho breaks away and moves out of range.
Raledran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Raledran counters with a one-two to the body.
Raledran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raledran is looking to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Raledran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Camacho misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Raledran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camacho! Raledran lets Camacho back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A nice combination there by Camacho.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iner Raledran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camacho 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Camacho!

A very excited looking Anthony Camacho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback     
Date:   May 12, 2021
#R1#
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phyrrus.
Raledran moves away from the strike by Phyrrus.
Phyrrus misses with an uppercut. Raledran saw that one coming.
Raledran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phyrrus digs a good body shot into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran needs to keep his hands up - Phyrrus had a free shot at his head there.
Raledran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phyrrus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raledran scrambles back to his feet.
Raledran slips under a jab from Phyrrus.
Phyrrus backing away here, and Raledran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phyrrus throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Raledran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from Phyrrus finds it's target.
Raledran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phyrrus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raledran counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Phyrrus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raledran on the side of the head.
Phyrrus looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Phyrrus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Psion Phyrrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phyrrus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raledran counters with a stiff right hand.
Phyrrus misses with a lunging right hand
and Phyrrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phyrrus looks to land a right hand but Raledran moved out of range.
Raledran flicks out a counter leg kick but Phyrrus steps away.
Raledran staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raledran! But no joy.
Phyrrus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phyrrus throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Raledran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raledran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phyrrus backwards. #BC#
Phyrrus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phyrrus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Raledran misses.
Phyrrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Raledran unleashes a big counter combination but Phyrrus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phyrrus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phyrrus.
Phyrrus misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Raledran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Phyrrus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phyrrus looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Phyrrus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Phyrrus.
Phyrrus misses with a straight right.
A jab from Phyrrus misses.
Raledran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phyrrus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Phyrrus misses the jab.
Phyrrus throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Raledran moves forwards but Phyrrus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phyrrus misses with a hook #CL2#
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
Raledran gets through Phyrrus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phyrrus throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Phyrrus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phyrrus throws a series of punches but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phyrrus swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Phyrrus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Raledran counter with a right hand.
Phyrrus scores with a hook to the body. Raledran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raledran slips under a jab from Phyrrus.
Phyrrus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raledran tries to counter with a clinch but Phyrrus shakes him off and moves away.
Phyrrus swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran feints a counter leg kick.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phyrrus cracks Raledran with a good jab.
Phyrrus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Phyrrus throws a hook to the side of Raledran's head but Raledran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phyrrus misses with an uppercut
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Phyrrus misses with a hook
and Raledran counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Phyrrus is rocked!
Phyrrus misses with a hook
and Raledran counters with a big right hand! Oh Phyrrus is in trouble here! Raledran follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iner Raledran!
A victorious Iner Raledran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Raledran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saros.
As Raledran tries to get set, Saros tries to push him back and clinch up but Raledran manages to avoid the attempt.
Saros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Saros.
Raledran tries to clinch up.
Saros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raledran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raledran circles away quickly and effectively.
Raledran throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Raledran misses.
Saros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raledran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raledran.
We've been told by Saros's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raledran misses the shot to the body.
Saros lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Raledran tries a low kick but Saros avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Saros misses the target.
Saros throws the left hand but Raledran avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Saros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran tries to clinch there but Saros circles away.
Saros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raledran slips a jab and a cross from Saros.
Saros misses with a looping left.
Raledran tries to counter with a clinch but Saros shakes him off and moves away.
Raledran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros defending well as Raledran loads up on a big left hand.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saros.
Saros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raledran manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Raledran.
Raledran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saros at a distance.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A slow jab from Raledran misses its intended target.
Saros cracks Raledran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saros is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raledran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raledran slips under a jab from Saros.
Saros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Raledran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Saros just misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Raledran tries to counter with a clinch but Saros shakes him off and moves away.
Saros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raledran.
Raledran misses the shot to the body.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Raledran connects with a body shot.
Raledran staying out of range there.#T3#
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran.
Raledran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saros.
Raledran moves out of range as Saros strikes.
Raledran tries to counter with a clinch but Saros shakes him off and moves away.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raledran defending well as Saros loads up on a big left hand.
Raledran misses with a looping right.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Raledran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saros's sensitive parts.
Raledran lands a nice hook to Saros's body. Saros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Saros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saros ducks under a wild hook from Raledran.
Raledran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saros lands a nice hook to Raledran's body. Raledran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saros sizes up Raledran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Raledran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saros doesn't seem phased though.
Raledran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran wants to counter with a clinch but Saros pushes him away.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saros swats away the attempt to clinch by Raledran.
Raledran with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iner Raledran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raledran.
Raledran misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saros, as that shot connected.
Raledran connects with the punch.
Saros lands with a shot to the body.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raledran misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Saros counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Raledran manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran trying to keep a closed guard but Saros is proving a slippery customer.
Raledran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saros has passed into side control. #T1#
Raledran is letting Saros control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran is looking to regain half guard here but Saros keeps moving and retains side control.
Raledran can't do much from the bottom here.
Raledran is trying to work for a sweep but Saros has mounted him!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raledran working to try and regain half guard.
Saros controlling from the full mount.
Saros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raledran is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Saros controlling the position easily from mount.
Saros prevents Raledran from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raledran wants to hold on but Saros pushes him away.
Saros sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raledran tries to hold on but Saros pushes him away.
Raledran working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leevi Saros dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Saros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saros.
Raledran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saros.
Raledran takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Raledran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saros. Saros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saros tests Raledran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raledran slips a jab from Saros.
Raledran scores with a hook to the body. Saros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran misses with a body shot.
As Raledran tries to get set, Saros tries to push him back and clinch up but Raledran manages to avoid the attempt.
Saros throws a lazy right hand but Raledran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran tries to land a leg kick but Saros saw it coming and moves away.
Raledran sizes up Saros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raledran.
It looked like Saros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raledran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raledran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saros moves away.
Raledran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saros at a distance.
Raledran throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Saros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Raledran avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Raledran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
Saros tries a body shot but Raledran blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Saros.
Raledran tries to pull guard but Saros forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saros is leaning against Raledran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raledran blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Saros misses with a punch on the inside.
Saros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Raledran drags the fight down to the ground.
Saros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Raledran looking for a guillotine here but Saros defends easily.
Raledran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Raledran looking for subs off his back but Saros has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saros stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raledran tries to roll over but Saros keeps him under control.
Raledran wants to control but Saros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran tries to roll over but Saros keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raledran walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leevi Saros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leevi Saros!

Post fight, Leevi Saros stared into the camera and said 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.

 

Event: CWMMA: Mack Vs Raledran     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1##CL#
Mack has closed the distance and engaged Raledran in a clinch.
Mack taking a breather.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Mack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Raledran is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mack is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Raledran to the mat. Raledran regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mack trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack throws a big elbow that misses.
Mack is pushing down on Raledran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raledran is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura here.
Raledran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack. #T1#
Mack passes to full mount!
Mack with good strikes from the mount here!
Mack punching from mount but Raledran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mack is looking to work his way around to Raledran's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Mack has control of Raledran's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Raledran regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Raledran is looking to improve his position but Mack isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Mack lands a nice shot to the head.
Mack punching from mount but Raledran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raledran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Raledran is looking to get to half guard.
Mack throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Raledran because Mack loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Raledran wants to hold on but Mack pushes him away.
Mack content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack tries to control but Raledran wriggling away. #SUB#
Mack has hold of Raledran's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Raledran manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3##SUB#
Mack is working for a guillotine from mount but Raledran frees his head quite easily.
Raledran can't escape the position.
Mack looking to control but Raledran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Mack looking for a guillotine from mount but Raledran is having none of it.
Mack punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Mack working for a guillotine from mount but Raledran is in no mood to give up.
Mack looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mack working Raledran over with strikes here. #T4##SUB#
Mack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Raledran manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raledran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mack controlling the pace.
Raledran wants to get back to full guard.
Mack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mack trying to mount his opponent but Raledran defends it.
Mack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Raledran is defending it quite comfortably.
Raledran is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Mack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Raledran throws a big counter head kick but Mack avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Raledran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack backing away here, and Raledran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mack has his takedown stuffed
and Raledran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Nice strikes from Mack there.
Raledran tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Mack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raledran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raledran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raledran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Raledran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mack advances to half guard.
Mack not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Raledran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack is trying to control. Raledran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raledran is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to pass to mount but Raledran is defending the position.
Mack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raledran is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raledran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Raledran looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Raledran keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raledran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raledran managing to control the position.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack slips nicely into half guard.
Tyrone Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mack prevents Raledran from improving his position.
Mack winds up and cracks Raledran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raledran tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Mack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mack raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Mack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mack misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mack drives through with a takedown into Raledran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Raledran is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.#T1#
Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Raledran has wrist control.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Raledran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mack trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Mack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raledran's head.
Mack postures up.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mack wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raledran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mack passes Raledran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mack is thwarting Raledran's attempts to control the position.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.
Mack throwing shots but Raledran is blocking nicely.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Raledran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raledran is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Mack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raledran defending well though.
Mack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raledran!
Raledran in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mack tries to control but Raledran wriggling away.
Mack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Raledran's face.
Poor strikes thrown by Mack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raledran tries to lock up and control but Mack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mack unloads with some shots from mount but Raledran bucks and avoids them well.
Mack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mack is landing with some decent strikes but Raledran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4##SUB#
Mack working for a submission but Raledran is keeping him at bay.
Poor strikes thrown by Mack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raledran tries to reverse the position but Mack maintains control.
Raledran wants to control but Mack is having none of it.
Raledran tries to reverse the position but Mack maintains control.
Mack lands with some strikes.
Mack looking to finish Raledran with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raledran!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mack working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raledran?
Mack breaks from Raledran's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mack, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Mack!

A relieved looking Tyrone Mack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Walters misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Walters has been cut.
Antonio Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Raledran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raledran.
Walters throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Walters has a couple of punches blocked by Raledran.
Still in the clinch, Raledran scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Walters is rocked!#TD#
Raledran pulls guard effortlessly.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Raledran finish him?#SUB#
Walters wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Raledran's closed guard. He's half up but Raledran has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Raledran pivots and extends the arm, Walters falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Raledran! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iner Raledran!
A victorious Iner Raledran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raledran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Raledran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raledran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raledran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Raledran lands a left and a right that send Lopez crashing to the mat, dazed. Raledran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Marc Lopez has been cut.#T1#
Raledran pounces like a tiger and cracks Lopez with a vicious hook! Lopez is down but not out! Raledran follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 372- Enter Underground     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Trejo drives through and clinches with Raledran against the cage.
Trejo scores with a shot to the side of Raledran's head.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Trejo lands with a left to the head.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Trejo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trejo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trejo pushes Raledran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Trejo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trejo.
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raledran.#T1#
Trejo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trejo lands a hook that snaps the head of Raledran backwards.
Trejo takes a shot to the head.
Trejo blocking some punches.
Trejo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trejo lands with a right to the head.
Trejo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a shot to the body.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trejo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raledran tries to pull guard but Trejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Raledran drops back down to his feet.
Trejo scores with a shot to the side of Raledran's head.
Trejo lands a hook that snaps the head of Raledran backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo can't find room to land a body shot as Raledran controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Trejo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trejo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short right from Trejo on the inside. #TD#
Raledran pulls Trejo into guard.
Trejo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Raledran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trejo escapes and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Raledran is looking to regain half guard here but Trejo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Trejo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Raledran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raledran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raledran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trejo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Raledran actively working from the bottom here.
Trejo wants to stand up but Raledran is controlling the position.
Trejo stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trejo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Trejo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trejo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trejo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Trejo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raledran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Trejo - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trejo.
Trejo lands a nice shot to the body.
Trejo lands a nice uppercut.
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trejo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Trejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trejo.
Trejo is leaning against Raledran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trejo is leaning against Raledran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Trejo.
Trejo lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trejo.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raledran.
Trejo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Trejo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Trejo.
Trejo lands a body shot.
Trejo pushes Raledran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raledran.
Trejo lands a shoulder strike.
Trejo lands a body shot.
A short left from Trejo.
Trejo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trejo digs a right hand into Raledran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raledran's gas tank.
Trejo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trejo lands a right hand.
Trejo gets through Raledran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trejo struggles to land a body shot inside as Raledran controls his hands.
Trejo digs a right hand into Raledran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raledran's gas tank.
Trejo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raledran or not. #T2#
A body shot lands from Trejo.
Trejo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Trejo on the inside.
Trejo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raledran backwards. #ROC2#Raledran is rocked!
Trejo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Raledran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trejo.
Trejo lands with a left to the head.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
Trejo tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trejo. #KD2#
Trejo drops Raledran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Raledran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Trejo pushes Raledran against the cage. Trejo is working some dirty boxing. Trejo pushes off with a quick right hook! Raledran goes down! Raledran tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Trejo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Raledran takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuti thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kuti's head but Kuti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti cracks Raledran with a good jab.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran slips a jab from Kuti.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kuti scores with a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Raledran misses the target.
Kuti digs a good body shot into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran connects with a jab.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raledran on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Raledran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuti misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Raledran misses its target.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Raledran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuti finds it's way round the side to connect with Raledran's head. #T2#
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raledran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuti manages to circle out of the way.
Kuti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Raledran is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Raledran.
Kuti misses the body punch
and Raledran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuti misses with a right hand
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuti lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raledran, as that shot connected. #ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Kuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Raledran finish him?
Kuti misses with a jab to the body
and Raledran counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iner Raledran!
A very excited looking Iner Raledran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 364 Raledran vs Dean     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raledran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raledran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raledran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dean misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a crisp right that sends Dean to the canvas! Raledran follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raledran moves away.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Raledran pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Raledran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Chan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raledran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chan, into his guard. #REVB#
Chan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Chan working for a triangle but Raledran defends it easily.
Raledran passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raledran. #T1#
Chan punching from the bottom.
Raledran is looking to advance position but Chan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raledran to get the leverage.
Raledran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Raledran has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chan defend it? Raledran steps over the head and cranks it - Chan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Raledran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
LP Chan spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. I will be back better prepared for my next fight. '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raledran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raledran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wood scores with a jab to the head.
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raledran misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wood.
Raledran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raledran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wood misses with a lunging right hand
and Raledran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chuck Wood has been cut.
Wood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raledran slips a straight right by Wood.
Raledran throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Raledran missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raledran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood. #T1#
Raledran takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Raledran misses the target.
Raledran missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raledran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wood swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Chuck Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood digs a good body shot into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Wood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Raledran's head.#T2#
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood sets himself, and Raledran steps forward looking for the clinch! Wood avoids it this time.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raledran! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood digs a good body shot into Raledran's ribs.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Wood thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Wood misses with a hook
letting Raledran counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Wood.
Wood lands a nice hook to Raledran's body. Raledran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Raledran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raledran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Wood.
Wood misses the jab.
Raledran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wood.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
A big right from Wood misses.
Wood staying out of range there.
Raledran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raledran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raledran blocks a jab.
Wood sets himself, and Raledran steps forward looking for the clinch! Wood avoids it this time.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raledrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.#T4#
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Wood throws the left hand but Raledran avoids the punch easily.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood with a hook.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
Wood cracks Raledran with an open hand slap.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood misses with a lunging right hand
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a nice body shot.
Wood is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Raledran sends Wood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Raledran is motioning to the referee to let Wood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Raledran is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wood flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wood is out cold! Raledran holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iner Raledran!
An out of breath Iner Raledran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Beam shoots in and bounces Raledran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beam wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving.
Beam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raledran can't keep his opponent in guard - Beam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raledran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beam is keen to just control but Raledran is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam is controlling the pace.
Beam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Raledran wants to get back to full guard but Beam has passed into side control.
Raledran is trying to control Beam's posture but Beam avoids it.
Raledran is looking for a sweep.
Beam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Beam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raledran down. #SUB#
Beam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raledran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Raledran is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Beam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Raledran is trying to control Beam's posture but Beam avoids it. #SUB#
Beam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Raledran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beam's guard! Nice work there by Raledran! #SUB2#
Raledran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Raledran has Beam in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Raledran has his foot on Beam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beam works his way back into a safe position though.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Raledran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Raledran is pulling down on Beam's head. It's preventing any offense from Beam, at least for the moment.
Beam trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a triangle but Beam pushes his legs off easily.
Beam looking to sit in guard and control but Raledran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raledran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beam misses with a double jab
letting Raledran counter with a right hand.
Beam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raledran tries to avoid it but Beam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raledran to the ground. Raledran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Raledran counter with a right hand. #TD#
Beam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raledran was covering up waiting for the punch and Beam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Raledran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Raledran looking for a sweep. Not yet Raledran, not yet. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Raledran has his foot on Beam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beam works his way back into a safe position though.
Raledran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Raledran has his foot on Beam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beam works his way back into a safe position though.
Raledran trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Raledran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beam is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raledran controls Beam momentarily but Beam frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raledran is pulling down on Beam's head to control his posture.
Beam wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving.
Raledran is adopting a defensive guard.
Raledran working a defensive guard but Beam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Raledran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Raledran defending against the ground and pound.
Beam trying to control the position but Raledran is working away.
Raledran tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Beam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raledran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raledran is looking for a sweep.
Raledran struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Beam shoots in and bounces Raledran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jim Beam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Raledran looking for a guillotine here but Beam defends easily. #SU#
Beam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raledran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iner Raledran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam misses with a left hand
letting Raledran counter with a right hand. #CL#
Beam has closed the distance and engaged Raledran in a clinch.
Beam wants to get back to striking at distance but Raledran won't allow it.
Beam takes a shot to the head.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam is trying to pull guard but Raledran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran working aggressively here.
Beam is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Raledran lands a body punch.
Beam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Raledran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raledran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raledran smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Beam moves into the clinch successfully.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Beam. #BC#
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raledran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Beam drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beam is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Beam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beam trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Beam tries to free his leg and advance position but Raledran is retaining full guard.
Raledran pulls Beam in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beam defends it easily.
Raledran wants to get back to his feet but Beam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raledran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raledran controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Beam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raledran defends it easily.#T4#
Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raledran controls the pace.
Let's hope that Raledran 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.
Raledran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beam can't keep his opponent in guard - Raledran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Raledran is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iner Raledran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raledran 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Pettis tries to keep at a distance but Raledran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Raledran lands a left hand. #TD2#
Pettis jumps into guard, dragging Raledran to the mat. #ES2#
Pettis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Raledran.
Pettis is trying to pull guard but Raledran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Raledran.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pettis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raledran gets underhooks to prevent Pettis's takedown attempt.
Pettis looks winded!
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Raledran. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Pettis backwards. #ROC#Pettis is rocked!
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Raledran finish him?
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iner Raledran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.
Pettis is trying to pull guard but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran lands a big right hand that drops Pettis! The killer instinct kicks in and Raledran finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Raledran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iner Raledran!
An out of breath Iner Raledran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

 
 
 
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