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Event: PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Bailey throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range. #T1#
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Lopez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bailey! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez unloads with some shots from mount but Bailey bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez working Bailey over with strikes here.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bailey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopez.
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Bailey wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lopez unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martez Lopez!
An out of breath Martez Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Nicolas jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolas 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.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nicolas sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.#T2#
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey 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.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Bailey.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nicolas throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nicolas connects with a high kick.
Bailey throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas throws a front kick that sends Bailey stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicolas lands a leg kick that knocks Bailey off balance momentarily.
Bailey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicolas.
Nicolas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailey.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. Bailey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas 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.
Nicolas tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicolas has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicolas to score with a decent uppercut.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicolas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey lands a head kick. Nicolas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.#T3#
That kick from Nicolas tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicolas.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey lands an overhand right.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Nicolas had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Nicolas both land. Nice combination.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bailey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bailey throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolas.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a front kick.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nicolas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Nicolas.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Devon Bailey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas works the jab 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!
Bailey misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
Nicolas lands a high kick!
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Nicolas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicolas.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nicolas feints a jab promting Bailey to slip. Nicolas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bailey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicolas.#CUT#
Devon Bailey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nicolas misses with a few strikes there.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey checks the leg kick.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicolas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!

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

 

Event: PFC 124 Van Buren vs Mirage     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kitano moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Kitano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Kitano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage!#T1#
Kitano throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Kitano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kitano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kitano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey misses with a hook. Kitano ducked under it nicely.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitano blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Kitano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey throws a jab when Kitano was well out of range.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Kitano takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Kitano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kitano.
Bailey lands with a cross.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Bailey throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
Bailey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitano. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Kitano thumps Bailey with a low kick.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.#KD#
Bailey lands a big head kick that sends Kitano tumbling to the mat! Bailey takes a step backwards and waves Kitano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kitano is rocked!
Kitano ducks into an uppercut from Bailey and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade     
Date:   Jul 21, 2019
#R1#
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Canoe throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a good, hard body kick but Canoe shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Canoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey being controlled here, momentarily.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe 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.#T1#
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Bailey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Canoe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe. #T3#
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Bailey working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Canoe motions for Bailey to come forward. Canoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canoe doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Bailey.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Canoe stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Bailey gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Bailey manages to retain guard.
Bailey pulls Canoe in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Canoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bailey prevents Canoe from improving his position.#SUB#
Canoe actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Canoe wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Bailey controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Bailey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Canoe trying to control here. #SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bailey in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Canoe misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bailey! But no joy.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Bailey. #T4#
A head kick misses from Bailey. #TD#
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe stands up over Bailey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Canoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Canoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Canoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canoe blocks a jab.
A left lands for Canoe.#T1#
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Canoe thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Canoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.#T2#
Canoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Canoe jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.
Bailey cracks Canoe with a good jab.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Canoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailey lunges at Canoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canoe's hand.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douche Canoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Canoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey throws a push kick but Canoe slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Canoe throws a big counter combination but Bailey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canoe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
Bailey cracks Clocked with a good jab.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clocked cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bailey. Clocked shrugs it off though.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clocked.
Clocked ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clocked lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clocked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Clocked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Clocked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clocked wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Clocked looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Clocked looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clocked throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Clocked thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey lands with a slapping head kick.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clocked.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Clocked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bailey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clocked.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Clocked tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Clocked.
Bailey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clocked walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Clocked misses with a straight left.
Bailey swings for the body but Clocked moves out of range.
Clocked lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Clocked has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Clocked's head.
Clocked pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Clocked settles back down.
Clocked looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Clocked misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clocked thumps Bailey with a low kick.
Clocked cracks Bailey with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Clocked.
Clocked changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Clocked looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick.
Clocked throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clocked is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bailey slips under a jab from Clocked.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Clocked is just out of range.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Clocked. That snapped Bailey's head back.
Clocked walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.
Clocked moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clocked looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Clocked misses the target.
Clocked throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clocked misses with a head kick.
Clocked lands with a cross.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clocked is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Bailey cracks Clocked with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clocked's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Clocked takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clocked.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clocked throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Clocked as he connects with a hook.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clocked misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Clocked moved out of range nicely.
Bailey throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clocked can pounce on him.
Clocked lands a right hook to the body.
Clocked throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clocked throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bailey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clocked lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey with a jab.#T4#
A big left from Clocked misses.
Clocked moves out of range of the strikes.
Clocked slips under a jab.
Clocked takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clocked scores with a nice strike.
Bailey connects with a jab.
Clocked blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clocked fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clocked's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Clocked misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Clocked tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clocked bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bailey duly obliges.
Clocked takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clocked closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Clocked's head but Clocked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Get Clocked will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Clocked tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clocked lands with an overhand left.
Get Clocked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clocked avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clocked swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clocked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Clocked throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clocked connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey thows a body kick. Clocked tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clocked wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Clocked looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clocked. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bailey blocks the leg kick.
Clocked lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clocked tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Clocked misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clocked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A head kick misses from Clocked. #T1#
Clocked walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clocked tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Clocked defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Clocked does no damage.
Clocked scores with a leg kick.
Clocked misses with a kick to the body.
Clocked defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Clocked misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clocked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clocked gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Clocked lands a head shot.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clocked lands a right hook to the body.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Clocked.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clocked's hands.
Bailey throws a hook but Clocked avoids it easily.
Bailey cracks Clocked with an open hand slap.
Clocked throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a head kick but Clocked moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clocked! But no joy.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Clocked lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
Bailey moves out of range as Clocked strikes.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clocked jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clocked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Clocked's head but Clocked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clocked moves out of range of the body kick.
Clocked fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Clocked. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clocked.#T3#
Clocked uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Clocked on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clocked lands a front kick.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Clocked saw that one coming.
Bailey misses with an uppercut
and Clocked cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clocked. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Clocked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clocked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Clocked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clocked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Clocked.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Clocked scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Clocked.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bailey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clocked lands a lovely overhand right.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clocked misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clocked throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Clocked showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Clocked lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clocked misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clocked bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clocked staying out of range there.
Clocked misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clocked slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey takes a swing at Clocked's ribcage but misses.
Clocked thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey slips a jab from Clocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clocked misses with a looping right.
Clocked works the jab nicely.
Clocked lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clocked bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Get Clocked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clocked tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Clocked's shoulder, as Clocked tries to avoid the shot.
Clocked now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bailey connects with a right hand. Clocked shakes it off.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Clocked had a free shot at his head there.
Clocked lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
A combination from Bailey does no damage.
Clocked lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Clocked ducks down to avoid it.
Clocked swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey scores with a sloppy right hand. Clocked should have avoided that one.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Clocked.
Clocked swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clocked thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Clocked counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clocked defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bailey misses with the combination.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clocked throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Clocked tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Clocked swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Clocked cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Clocked scores with a three punch combo!
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bailey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Clocked stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clocked throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Clocked is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clocked misses with a leg kick.
Clocked throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clocked is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clocked moves out of range of the body kick.
Clocked throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Clocked slips under a jab from Bailey.
Clocked only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clocked.
Bailey misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clocked.
Bailey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clocked thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
and Bailey counters with a solid body kick.
Clocked lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clocked tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Clocked lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Clocked tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Clocked counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clocked momentarily.
Clocked tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Clocked connects with the punch.
Clocked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clocked walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Clocked.
Bailey checks a low kick from Clocked.#T3#
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clocked throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clocked misses the body punch
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey 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.
Clocked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Clocked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey connects with a single shot there.
Clocked uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.
Clocked walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Clocked misses.
Clocked misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Clocked manages to avoid it.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Clocked moves out of range easily.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Clocked appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clocked connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Clocked's shoulder, as Clocked tries to avoid the shot.
Clocked uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clocked throws a body kick that misses
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clocked dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Clocked misses its intended target.
Bailey cracks Clocked with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clocked throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Clocked's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clocked throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey throws a nice looking combination but Clocked bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clocked fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Clocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Get Clocked.
Well Clocked 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Get Clocked!

In his post fight interview, Get Clocked started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook.
A big right from Bennet misses. #CL2#
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet slips a jab from Bailey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bailey jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailey.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey 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.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bennet sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey lands a jab.
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey moves out of range as Bennet strikes.#T3#
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey slips under a jab from Bennet.#T4#
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennet defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Bailey blocks the low kick.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Bailey against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Bailey lands but Bennet takes it in his stride.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking. #T2#
Bennet misses with a straight left.
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!
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Bennet forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bailey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet 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#
Bailey digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey lands with a nice combination. Bennet backs away looking to recover.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.#T1#
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet lands a head kick. Bailey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bailey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a body kick. #T3#
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bennet rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a looping left.

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 Devon Bailey.
I think Bennet 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!

A very excited looking Michael Bennet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bailey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a jab.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.#CL#
Bailey has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Bailey tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey prevents Van Wijnbergen from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Wijnbergen throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen is predictable there
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen thinks about the counter body kick.
Bailey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bailey darts in and clinches Van Wijnbergen up against the cage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a big counter head kick but Bailey avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break free.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. #T1#
Bailey digs a right hand into Van Wijnbergen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Wijnbergen's gas tank.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Wijnbergen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Bailey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Bailey.#T3#
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Wijnbergen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen feints a counter leg kick.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Wijnbergens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bailey looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bailey blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head. #T4#
Bailey is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bailey throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice head kick!
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Van Wijnbergen responds with a good body kick, but Bailey manages to step out the way in time.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen keeps Bailey at a distance using the push kick.
Bailey catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey wants to clinch but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a left hand.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bailey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Bailey.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with the combination.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bailey has Van Wijnbergen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Bailey avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Bailey misses
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.

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 Devon Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bailey cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Bailey misses
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey cracks Brophy with a good jab.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Bailey. #BC2#
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Brophy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailey.#T1#
Bailey connects with a single shot there.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Brophy scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey moves to clinch but Brophy breaks away
and Brophy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.#T2#
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bailey.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Bailey has managed to clinch.
Brophy scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy misses with some punches.
A short right from Brophy.
Bailey is working Brophy over against the cage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy blocking some punches. #T3#
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey is leaning against Brophy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brophy tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy lands with a nice body punch.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.#CL#
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Bailey slips a straight right by Brophy.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Bailey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brophy if he has to take too many more of those.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Bailey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Bailey tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brophy just manages to avoid it.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brophy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bailey closes the distance but Brophy moves to the side
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bailey swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Bailey closes the distance but Brophy moves to the side
and Brophy counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Bailey instigates a clinch.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
Bailey blocks a body shot from Brophy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brophy working hard to break the clinch.
Brophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy is trying to break free.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Brophy digs a right hand into Bailey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailey's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brophy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy staying out of range there.#CL#
Bailey clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Brophy tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brophy manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Brophy throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Brophy ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey slips a straight right by Brophy.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bailey tries to clinch but Brophy moves away
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bailey blocks it well.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Bailey catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Bailey tries to clinch up.#T2#
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brophy scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailey throws a sloppy body shot
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Brophy.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
Bailey swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range. #T4#
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.#CL#
Bailey clinches up with Brophy and pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
letting Bailey counter with a right hand. #CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it. #BC2#
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikael Brophy.
I think Brophy 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Brophy!

After the fight, Mikael Brophy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaury controls his hands. #TD#
Amaury decides to pull guard.
Amaury looking to control.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.#SUB#
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily.
Amaury keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass. #SUB#
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey 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.#T1##SUB#
Amaury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bailey stays in close to Amaury's body and controls the position.
Bailey passes Amaury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bailey not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Bailey is continuing to stall.
Amaury is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amaury wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amaury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amaury.
It looked like Amaury was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailey.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Amaury's shoulder, as Amaury tries to avoid the shot.
Amaury scores with a nice body kick.
Amaury lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amaury 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.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amaury swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bailey drives through and clinches with Amaury against the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Amaury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amaury blocking some punches.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey is leaning against Amaury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Amaury.
Amaury blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Amaury blocking some punches.
Amaury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Amaury throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Amaury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amaury tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Amaury back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Amaury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey digs a right hand into Amaury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amaury's gas tank.
Amaury looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Amaury gets control of Bailey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amaury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Amaury isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bailey stacks Amaury 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 Bailey!
Bailey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Bailey misses the jab.
Amaury misses the shot to the body.
Amaury throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Amaury.
Bailey wants to counter with a clinch but Amaury pushes him away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amaury.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amaury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Amaury.
Amaury blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey gets through Amaury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaury. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Amaury struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Amaury lands a shot to the body.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey tries a body shot but Amaury blocks it.
Amaury lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaury lands an uppercut.
Amaury works on Bailey's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amaury's elbow.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
Amaury blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amaury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Amaury lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bailey tries to work over Amaury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amaury lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Amaury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Amaury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaury lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bailey tries to work over Amaury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Amaury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amaury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Amaury misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amaury.
Amaury blocking some punches.
Amaury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Amaury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey is working Amaury over against the cage.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Amaury is trying to pull guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mozes Amaury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaury controls his hands.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Mozes Amaury has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Amaury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amaury throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Amaury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaury.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to work over Amaury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Amaury looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
A cross from Amaury lands.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Amaury is just out of range.
Amaury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amaury misses with a straight left.
Amaury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amaury throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Amaury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Amaury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amaury has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Amaury.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
Amaury working aggressively here.
Mozes Amaury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Amaury avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Amaury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Amaury takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Amaury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Amaury throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Amaury.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amaury jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Amaury around his waist. Amaury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Amaury blocking some punches.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaury working aggressively here.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Amaury avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
Amaury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Amaury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Amaury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaury controls his hands.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amaury lands a nice uppercut.
Amaury throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Amaury tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Amaury back against the cage.
Amaury misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Amaury misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bailey 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger     
Date:   Mar 23, 2018
#R1#
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Bailey.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Kruger walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruger looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruger tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger lands a body punch.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey. #T2#
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruger or not.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Bailey is working Kruger over against the cage.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey is working Kruger over against the cage.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger looks winded!
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey is working Kruger over against the cage.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruger or not.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kruger cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger throws a front kick aimed at Bailey's knee but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger thumps Bailey with a low kick.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bailey. #T1#
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey tries to score with a low kick but Kruger moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Kruger's body. Kruger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Kruger finds it's target.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Kruger's defenses.
Bailey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey with a hook.
Bailey cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Kruger's body. Kruger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bailey. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Kruger avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Kruger moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Bailey had a free shot at his head there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruger is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey wants to clinch.#T1#
Kruger scores with a kick to the body.
Kruger 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.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bailey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bailey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily. #CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Kruger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger misses the jab.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Bailey tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Kruger's defenses.
Bailey cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey digs a good hook to Kruger's body. #CL2#
Kruger rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger.
Kruger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Devon Bailey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Bailey throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but Bailey manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Kruger is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Bailey lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Kruger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Good body shot from Kruger.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruger is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Kruger gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Kruger lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Kruger gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Dustin Kruger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric     
Date:   Mar 02, 2018
#R1#
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saric can pounce on him.
Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Saric misses.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Saric there.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Saric takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch.
Saric connects with a jab.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Saric rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric 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.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Saric looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailey thuds his right hand into Saric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saric scrambles back to his feet.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Saric misses. #T2#
Saric misses with a straight right.
Saric throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Saric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Saric can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey cracks Saric with an open hand slap.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric needs to keep his hands up - Bailey had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Saric's head.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saric. #CL2#
Saric rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Saric looks winded!
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Saric has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saric can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Bailey lands a jab to Saric's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey throws the left hand but Saric avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Saric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saric really felt that one!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Saric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Saric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bailey thows a body kick. Saric tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Saric breaks away and moves out of range.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Saric throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Saric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Saric prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric blocking some punches. #T3#
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saric is trying to break free.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Saric's ribcage. Saric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with some punches.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks. #T4#
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bailey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey is working Saric over against the cage.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saric doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming. #CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Saric blocks it. #BC2#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Bailey lands a jab to Saric's midsection.#CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Saric blocks an elbow strike from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
A short left from Bailey. #T2#
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Saric.
Saric tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saric prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head. #T3#
A short right from Bailey. #ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bailey keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch.
Saric misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Saric throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bailey misses its target.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Bailey stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bailey.#CL#
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey cracks Saric with a nice body shot.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric working hard to break the clinch.
Saric is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bailey pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bailey throws an elbow that misses.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Saric wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Saric blocks it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey prevents Saric from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Saric misses.
Bailey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saric.
Bailey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a good low kick that Saric was not able to check. #T3#
Saric misses with a straight left.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Bailey tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saric slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey jabs Saric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey scores with a decent looking hook.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saric tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey lands a two punch combo.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Saric breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Saric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.#T4#
A big left from Saric misses.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric lands a jab-cross combination.
Saric misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey counters with a good, hard body kick but Saric shrugs it off.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Saric checks it.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saric.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
That kick from Bailey tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Bailey rushes Saric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey had his way with Zdravko Saric in that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey thows a body kick. Saric tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Saric throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saric throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saric lands a jab to the nose.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey walks into a jab.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey catches Saric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Bailey swings for the body but Saric moves out of range. #T1#
Saric throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Saric throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Saric is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Saric.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A jab from Saric misses.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Saric throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Bailey stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Saric misses with a wild combination.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saric misses with a series of wild punches.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saric scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey cracks Saric with a nice body shot.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric is trying to break free.
Bailey tries to work over Saric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #T3#
Saric blocking some punches.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hook to the body lands for Saric.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Saric blocking some punches. #BC2#
Saric breaks from the clinch.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Saric's head.
Saric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Saric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Saric has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bailey.#T4#
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Bailey connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey tried to counter with a leg kick but Saric avoided it.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey slips a jab from Saric.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
As Saric tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Saric manages to avoid the attempt.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Saric avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a hook. Saric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saric swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Feb 09, 2018
#R1#
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.#CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Bailey improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Pulkkinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen has Bailey pushed against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards. #TD2#
Pulkkinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for a guillotine here but Bailey defends easily. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard but Bailey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bailey working away.
Bailey trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Bailey working away.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Bailey misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Bailey feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Bailey rushes Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey. #BC2#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailey's head.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey looks to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bailey moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Bailey is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey avoids it.#T3#
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Bailey.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Pulkkinen stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Pulkkinen motions for Bailey to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bailey steps away.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bailey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey misses the jab.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey 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.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Bailey improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pulkkinen manages to pull guard.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bailey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SU#
Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bailey throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailey checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Bailey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey. #T2#
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Bailey's arms but Bailey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
A short right from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bailey as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bailey tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#T4#
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands a big right hand that drops Pulkkinen! The killer instinct kicks in and Bailey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bailey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Devon Bailey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1#
Man misses with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bailey pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Man.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Man quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey checks a low kick from Man.
Bailey moves out of range as Man strikes.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Bailey's defenses. #CL2#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands. #T2#
Man scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man misses with a right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey is looking for the big counter here.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey is looking for the big counter here.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey moves out of range as Man strikes.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bailey darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Man.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man misses with a head kick.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey slips under a jab from Man.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man thinks about countering with a body kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Man misses with the body kick
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey jabs at Man's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.#T2#
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Man.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man blocking some punches.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man moves out of range as Bailey strikes.#T3#
Man scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey connects with a jab.
Bailey with a hook.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Man.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Bailey.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands with a right hand. #T4#
Nice cross by Man.
Bailey connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Bailey stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage!
Man throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey counters with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Man.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Man.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
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!
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A short left from Bailey.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Man prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with some punches.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bailey 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Bailey!

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

 

Event: Syn 551 - Salvation     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Bailey throws a front kick aimed at Karelis's knee but Karelis avoids it well.
Karelis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karelis throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Karelis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Karelis tries to land a body kick
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bailey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karelis is out of range.
Karelis with a jab.
Karelis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karelis throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Karelis and pushes him back against the cage.
Karelis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelis controls his hands.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelis.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Karelis.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelis connects with a knee to the head.
Karelis working Bailey over with knees to the body.#T1#
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Karelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Karelis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karelis struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey gets through Karelis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Karelis controls the action.
Karelis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey is leaning against Karelis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelis.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Karelis avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Karelis looks winded!
Nice body punch from Bailey.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey. #T2#
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Karelis avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Karelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey pushes Karelis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelis tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Karelis.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelis.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey pushes Karelis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karelis working aggressively here.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Karelis blocking some punches.
Bailey lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Karelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kostas Karelis has been cut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelis blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Karelis is rocked!
Karelis working aggressively here.
Karelis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Karelis! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bailey.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
A very excited looking Devon Bailey 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: Syn 548 - Institutionalized     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Haades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Haades looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Haades.
Haades scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Haades works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Haades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haades.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haades throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Bailey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haades avoids it.
Haades throws out a leg kick but Bailey moves out of range and Haades only half commits.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.
Bailey works Haades's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haades scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haades cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Bailey lunges at Haades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haades's hand.
Haades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haades! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Haades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Haades manages to avoid it.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haades throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haades walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Haades throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haades's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Haades.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haades doesn't seem phased though.
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 telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Haades misses with a double jab
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bailey connects with a body shot.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haades was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haades's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haades's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow.
Haades lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haades throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Haades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #BC2#
Haades manages to break the clinch.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Haades.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Haades takes one to the side of the head.
Haades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Haades.
Good shot there by Haades.
Haades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haades throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab from Haades.
Haades catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haades throws a leg kick that misses.
Haades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Haades and move into the clinch.
Haades moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Haades saw that one coming.
Bailey throws a good cross that connects.
Haades clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Bailey tries to land a leg kick but Haades saw it coming and moves away.
Haades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Haades misses
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haades.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Haades settles back down.
Bailey is looking to slow Haades down with leg kicks.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haades.
Bailey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haades scores with a push kick.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Haades counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Haades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haades lands a slapping body shot.
Haades works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Haades throws a front kick aimed at Bailey's knee but Bailey avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Haades staying out of range there.
Haades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haades misses with a looping left.
Haades throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haades avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Haades looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haades connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey catches Haades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Haades.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haades feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down. #T1#
Haades connects with an inside leg kick.
Haades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haades throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.
Haades checks a leg kick.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haades.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haades cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haades walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haades misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey slips under a jab from Haades.
Haades throws a big shot that misses.
Haades throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.#T2#
Bailey tries to move into range but Haades moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
Haades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Haades tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Haades manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haades.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey takes a swing at Haades's ribcage but misses.
Haades takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haades moves away.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Haades saw that one coming.
Haades tries to land a body kick
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haades thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haades wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haades. #T3#
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haades throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haades was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Haades throws a counter combo.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haades. Haades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haades.
Haades throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Haades swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Haades moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Haades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hannes Haades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.
Haades lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haades in his tracks.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
letting Haades counter with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey throws a solid leg kick but Haades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey.
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Haades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haades throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Haades misses with the combination.
Haades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haades moves away.
Haades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Haades throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Haades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey blocks a jab.
Haades connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Haades slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey slips a straight right by Haades.
Haades misses with a low kick.
Bailey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Haades. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haades throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey lunges at Haades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haades's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haades misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haades.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Haades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Haades is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Haades misses.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haades throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Haades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Haades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Haades saw that one coming.
Haades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Haades looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Haades motions for Bailey to come forward. Haades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Haades throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haades throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haades.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey takes a swing at Haades's ribcage but misses.
Haades throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Haades sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey moves out of range as Haades strikes.
Haades misses with a head kick.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Haades unleashes a big counter combination but Bailey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bailey punishes Haades's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Haades scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haades.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Haades swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Haades.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Haades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Haades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Haades connects with a crisp jab.
Haades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Haades.
Haades scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Haades.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Haades slips the punch.
Haades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Haades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haades! But no joy.
Haades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Haades moved out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab from Haades.
Haades cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey connects with a right hand. Haades shakes it off.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bailey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Haades counters with a one-two to the body.
Haades defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannes Haades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haades 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Haades!

After the fight, Hannes Haades was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: AD481: Land of the Rising Sun     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Bailey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hill showed some decent athleticism there.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bailey to regain full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Bailey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill 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.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hill.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill 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 Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Bailey sprawls well.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hill prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is working Bailey over against the cage.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Hill's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Hill lands a right hand.
Hill avoids a wild elbow strike from Bailey.
Hill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Jericho Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill throws a low kick but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey moves forwards but Hill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bailey checks it well.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Hill with a hook.#T1#
Bailey punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Hill
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Bailey throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill wants to clinch
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Hill. #CL2#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Bailey tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hill.
Hill tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hill'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!
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill lands a left hand.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Hill lands a right hand.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill lands a right hand.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Hill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hill rather than just go for the knockout.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Bailey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bailey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bailey throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Bailey is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bailey is holding Hill down, trying to stall.
Bailey trying to remain calm as Hill controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bailey wants to control but Hill postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Hill is looking for a counter combo.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hill on the side of the head.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Hill looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill scores with a hook.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
Hill tries to clinch but Bailey moves away
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill is pushing Bailey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Hill misses with a body punch.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
That kick from Hill tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Bailey takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Bailey moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Bailey blocks the body kick.
Hill scores with a push kick.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hill connects with a leg kick. Bailey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill slips under a jab from Bailey.#T1#
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bailey checks it well.
Bailey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Bailey 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.
Hill tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Hill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Bailey swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
A big left from Bailey misses. #T2#
Hill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Hill settles back down.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Hill digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bailey misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hill throwing shots but Bailey is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hill wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill trying to advance position but Bailey counters by regaining guard.
Hill postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Hill wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Hill connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Hill shoots in and bounces Bailey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jericho Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bailey tries to score with a low kick but Hill moves his leg out of the way.
Hill attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Bailey scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Bailey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hill.
Hill clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Hill misses with a right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.#CL#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho Hill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bailey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hill missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill throws a front kick that sends Bailey stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bailey clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Hill moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at Bailey's knee but Bailey avoids it well.
Hill throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
Bailey moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts. #T3##CL2#
Bailey darts in and clinches Hill up against the cage.
Bailey is working Hill over against the cage.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Hill misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #TD#
Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bailey regains guard immediately.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Jericho Hill retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: HFC 111:Bailey vs Dolla     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Dolla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dolla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla lands with an overhand left.
Dolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dolla takes one to the side of the head.
Dolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dolla's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Dolla loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dolla throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dolla breaks the clinch.
Dolla on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Dolla slips the punch.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.
Dolla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dolla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Dolla motions for Bailey to come forward. Dolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla misses with a looping right.
Bailey tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Crenflow Dolla's cut even more.
Dolla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head. #T2#
Dolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dolla takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dolla slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Dolla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bailey checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey throws a hook but Dolla blocks it.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolla blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dolla tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Dolla moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Dolla is avoiding it.
Bailey lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Dolla is rocked!#T3#
A low kick from Dolla misses
and Bailey 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 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

 

Event: HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
A short left from Bailey.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
I was talking to Bailey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailey gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank. #T2#
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanchez's brow.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
A short left from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Sanchez pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez thumps Bailey with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez slips under a jab.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bailey connects with the punch.#T1#
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Bailey moves away
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bailey wants to clinch.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.#T1#
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Bailey. #T2#
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Bailey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Bailey. Bailey maintains the clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bailey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T4#
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bailey. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Bailey dips a shoulder and cracks Sanchez with a mighty uppercut! Sanchez falls back against the cage and Bailey unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sanchez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bailey screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yes Man Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.

 

Event: UGD 60:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen III     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Pulkkinen seems unphased.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pulkkinen - that will leave a mark!
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
It appears Bailey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulkkinen's head backwards.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey misses the jab.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance. #CL#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.#TD2#
Pulkkinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard but Bailey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pulkkinen is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bailey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pulkkinen working to try and regain half guard.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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.
Pulkkinen tries to hold on but Bailey postures up.
Pulkkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey misses the jab.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bailey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pulkkinen backs away, Bailey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Bailey.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jab by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bailey!
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Bailey 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 nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey lands the left hand.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one. #T1#
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pulkkinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.#T2#
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it. #T4#
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Pulkkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bailey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bailey throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bailey's head back.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Bellum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bailey checks it well.
Bellum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bellum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bellum missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bellum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bellum tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bellum connects with a solid leg kick.
Bellum throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey cracks Bellum with a nice body shot.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellum doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bellum breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey. That snapped Bellum's head back.
Bellum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chris Bellum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bellum throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellum misses the target.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
Bellum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellum lands with a nice body punch.
Bellum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
Bellum checks the leg kick.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bellum slips the punch.
Bellum swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bellum lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bellum's shoulder, as Bellum tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bailey. That one must have hurt.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellum manages to avoid it.
Bellum tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bellum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bellum.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Bellum.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bellum.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Bellum tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailey moves out of range as Bellum strikes.
Bellum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey thows a leg kick but Bellum checks it
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
Bellum connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bellum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.#T3#
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bellum lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bailey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bellum clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bellum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Bailey both land. Nice combination.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey throws a hook but Bellum avoids it easily.
Bellum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage!
Bellum connects with a solid leg kick.
Bellum scoring well with a low kick there.
Bellum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey cracks Bellum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Bellum misses the shot to the body.
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellum misses the target.
Bailey checks a low kick from Bellum.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bellum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bailey if he has to take too many more of those.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bellum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Bellum misses.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bellum moved out of range.
Bellum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellum has time to react.
Bellum misses with a left hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey tries to clinch but Bellum moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Bellum.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bellum's shoulder, as Bellum tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bellum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellum 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 Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bellum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Bellum throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bellum's hands.
Bellum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellum catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bellum throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bailey slips under a jab from Bellum.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bellum ducked under it nicely.
Bellum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bellum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellum stalks Bailey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bailey's face. Bailey staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellum jabs at Bailey's body.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellum. Bellum obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellum tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
Bellum throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.#T1#
Bellum looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bellum loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellum.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and pushes Bellum back into the cage.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellum.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bellum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bellum takes a shot to the head.
Bellum has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bellum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bellum's defenses.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellum controls his hands.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellum's elbow.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Bellum. #T2#
Bellum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellum lands with a right to the head.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bailey as Bellum tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellum.
Bellum throws a head punch that misses.
Bellum tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Bellum back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellum.
Bailey tries a body shot but Bellum blocks it.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bellum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellum wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it. #T3#
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bellum is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bellum misses with some punches.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Bellum controls the action.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bellum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellum trying to stall but Bailey improves his position.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Bellum.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellum's elbow.
Bellum blocks the elbow strike.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bellum.
Bellum scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellum throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bellum can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Bellum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Bellum avoids it.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bellum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
Bellum throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bellum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellum cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bellum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bellum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bellum misses with a left hand
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellum keeps Bailey at a distance using the push kick.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellum looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bellum lands with a right hand.
Bellum blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellum! But no joy.
Bellum lands with a right hand.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey punishes Bellum's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bellum throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bellum cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bellum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailey backs up against the cage.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Bellum.
Bellum throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellum loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bailey forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches.
Bellum stalling.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellum tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellum lands with a right to the head.
Bellum looking to stall.
Bellum prevents a body shot from Bailey. #T2#
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Bellum avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Bellum working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
Bailey works on Bellum's body with a couple of short punches.
Bellum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bailey. #ROC#
Bellum is rocked!
Bellum prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bellum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey pushes Bellum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey presses Bellum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a big right hand that drops Bellum! The killer instinct kicks in and Bailey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bailey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Bailey lands with a straight right. Odori didn't see that one coming.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bailey duly obliges.
Bailey wants to clinch up but Odori keeps it at a distance.
Odori shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bailey eats them both and turns towards Odori to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
A slow jab from Odori misses its intended target.
Odori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Odori throws a leg kick
and Bailey counters with a three punch combo that has Odori backing up. Odori nods at Bailey to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odori throws a body kick that misses.
Odori throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey cracks Odori with a good jab.
Bon Odori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odori was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
A solid body kick from Odori.
Odori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Odori - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Odori tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Odori. #T1#
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odori moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Odori throws a body shot but no joy.
Odori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bailey.
Odori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odori misses with a head kick.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Odori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odori misses with a body kick.
Odori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Odori tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Odori motions for Bailey to come forward. Odori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odori throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range. #T2#
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Odori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odori lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Odori misses
and Bailey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Odori's knee momentarily.
Bailey misses with a hook. Odori ducked under it nicely.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Odori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odori tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odori throws a lazy body kick
letting Bailey counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Odori is rocked!
Odori misses with a looping left.
Odori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odori feints a counter leg kick.
Bailey lands with an uppercut that bounces Odori off the cage and back into range.
Odori is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bailey - that will leave a mark!
Odori just misses with a punch to the body.
Odori is aggressively charging in as Bailey backs up avoiding any damage. Bailey tosses out a jab and Odori runs right into it face first! Odori is out cold! Bailey dropped down on all fours and is barking in Odori's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Bailey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Bellum with an uppercut!
Bailey connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellum throws a counter combo.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Bellum is avoiding it.
Bellum keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a body punch but Bellum moves out of range.
Bailey jabs at Bellum's body.
Bellum cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Bellum counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bellum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellum moves away.
Bailey throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bellum to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.#T1#
Bailey misses the jab.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bellum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bellum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Bellum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Bellum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! Bailey avoids it this time.
Bailey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bellum slips the punch.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Bailey 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Bellum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bellum.
Bailey throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
Bellum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Bellum counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey lands a jab to Bellum's midsection.
Bailey throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
Bellum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bellum defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Bellum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Bellum throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellum. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellum takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bellum connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellum.
Bailey takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellum! But no joy.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bellum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bellum throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Bellum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Bailey.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Bellum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellum can do to turn this around?
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.
Bellum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellum. That's going to slow Bailey down.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bailey takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
Bellum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Bellum.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bellum.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellum is just out of range.
Bellum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bellum checks a low kick from Bailey.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bellum misses with a leg kick.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bellum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bellum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellum misses with a left hand
and Bellum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellum sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Bellum misses with a low kick.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a body punch but Bellum moves out of range.
Bailey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
Bellum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bellum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bellum defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellum! But no joy.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey scores with a spinning back kick!
Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey connects with a looping right hand.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellum replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bailey blocks it well.
Bellum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellum drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Bailey.
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!
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bellum ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Bellum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bailey throws a sloppy body shot
and Bellum counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bellum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bailey misses its target.#CL#
Bailey has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Bellum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey darts in trying to clinch
and Bellum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bellum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bellum misses with a head kick.
Bailey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bellum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bellum.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bellum swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bailey as Bellum tries to tie him up.
Bellum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Bellum.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Bellum avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bellum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Bellum.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellum misses with the head strike.
Bellum blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bellum throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bellum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey throws a hook but Bellum blocks it.
Bellum tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey shakes him off and moves away.
Bailey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellum at a distance.
Bellum moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3##CL#
Bailey rushes Bellum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey works on Bellum's body with a couple of short punches.
Bellum blocking some punches.
Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bellum.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Bellum.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Bellum controls the action.
Bellum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey blocking some punches. #T4#
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bellum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bellum pushes Bailey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey pushes Bellum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bellum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bellum blocking some punches.
Bellum struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey. #BC2#
Bellum breaks from the clinch.
Bellum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Bellum misses.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bellum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bellum scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Bellum.
Bailey is looking for a counter combo.
Bellum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bellum misses the body punch
and Bailey counters with a nice body kick.
Bellum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey scores with a jab. Bellum acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Bellum is rocked!
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bellum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?#CL#
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged Bellum in a clinch. #T2#
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellum takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bailey throws an elbow but misses.
Bailey unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bellum! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bailey is unloading with more strikes now! Bellum drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Bailey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Bailey misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Romero 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.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Romero misses.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Romero slips a jab from Bailey.
Romero lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Romero throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero slips under a jab from Bailey.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero slips a straight right by Bailey.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey. #CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bailey is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Romero tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Romero lands a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Romero prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Romero is working Bailey over against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Romero misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
Romero throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romero 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.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Third Round Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero lands with a right hand. #T1#
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero lands a head shot.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Romero defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bailey throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Bailey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A low kick from Romero misses
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero has Bailey pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage. #T1#
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bailey pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Romero pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Romero.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #T4#
Romero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Bailey is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Third Round Romero just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bailey wants to clinch.
Romero misses with a hook
and Bailey counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero lands a head shot.
Bailey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey with a hook.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Romero works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero with a nice cross.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#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!
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey. That snapped Romero's head back.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Romero lands a left hand.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero misses with some punches. #T3#
A short right from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey. #BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Romero sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Romero misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Romero lands with a right hand.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
A big right from Romero misses.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#T1#
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero misses the jab.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Bailey's head back.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero misses with a straight left.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Bailey misses the jab.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Romero misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Romero.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Bailey misses with a left hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero with a hook.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Romero throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Bailey counters with a nice right hand that sends Romero toppling to the canvas! Romero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bailey finish him?!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Romero tries to get into range but Bailey steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Romero! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bailey scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Third Round Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

 

Event: HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bailey.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#T2#
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bailey slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Despite the aggression on Bailey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bailey lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Bailey avoids them all with ease.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bailey scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailey's head.
Bailey throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailey.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen 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.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.#T2#
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Bailey.#T3#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Bailey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pulkkinen up against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bailey. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey effectively controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pulkkinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bailey can turn it around.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Bailey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.
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!
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Bailey clinches.
Bailey misses with some punches. #T3#
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Pulkkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey. #T4#
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bailey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey with a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand. #T2#
Nice jab there from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bailey's head back.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot. #T1#
Bailey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Bailey.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bailey is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bailey is keeping busy.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shlemenko thinking.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a jab when Shlemenko was well out of range.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Shlemenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Bailey moves out of range as Shlemenko strikes.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shlemenko with a body shot.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Shlemenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shlemenko misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shlemenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shlemenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Bailey pushes Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shlemenko can't break the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Bailey.
Shlemenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but Shlemenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shlemenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shlemenko has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey's coach down at Wild Card was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bailey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shlemenkos head.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shlemenko.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Shlemenko blocks an uppercut.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Bailey.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Bailey blocks the elbow strike.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Shlemenko is trying to drag Bailey to the mat but Bailey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Bailey slips to the side
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Shlemenko settles back down. #TD#
Shlemenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bailey gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shlemenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.
Shlemenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shlemenko rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey moves out of range as Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it. #TD#
Shlemenko gets the takedown into side control.
Shlemenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bailey keeps working. #SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up. Shlemenko steps back and let's Bailey get back to his feet.
Donk. Bailey catches Shlemenko right on the button with a cross.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Bailey.#T3#
Bailey scores with a jab.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Bailey misses
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bailey misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey cracks Shlemenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!#T4#
Shlemenko misses with a double jab.
Bailey cracks Shlemenko with a hook to the temple - Shlemenko is on wobbly legs here! Bailey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shlemenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bailey wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devon Bailey!
An out of breath Devon Bailey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Bellum misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Bellum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bellum moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey cracks Bellum with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bellum misses with a hook.
Bellum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bellum misses with an uppercut
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Bailey swings for the body but Bellum moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bellum ducked under it nicely.
Bellum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
Bellum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bellum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.#T1#
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bellum. That did some damage!
Bellum with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellum.
Bellum throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Bellum throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey sizes up Bellum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bellum 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.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bellum ducked under it nicely.
Bellum misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Bailey moves away from the strike by Bellum.
Jab by Bailey.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bellum defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bailey defending well as Bellum loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bailey.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bellum feints a counter leg kick.
Bellum connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Bellum manages to avoid it.
Bellum throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Bellum throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bellum moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey looks to clinch
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bellum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellum moves away.
Bailey throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
A nice side step and Bellum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bellum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bellum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bellum misses with a leg kick
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellum! But no joy.
Bailey tries to land a front kick but Bellum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bellum swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bellum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellum.
Bailey jabs at Bellum's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bellum lands a jab.
Bailey cracks Bellum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bellum motions for Bailey to come forward. Bellum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey 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.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bellum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellum with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
A big right from Bellum misses.
Jab by Bailey.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.#T1#
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bellum is out of range.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bellum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey throws a right hand that misses
and Bellum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.
Bellum throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bellum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bellum throws a shot to the body.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellum throws out the jab.
Bellum takes one to the chin there.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bellum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Bellum scores with a jab.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey checks a low kick from Bellum.
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellum tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey misses with a jab to the body
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellum misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bailey with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellum, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.#T3#
Bellum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bellum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Bellum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bellum misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bellum throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bellum takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bellum throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bellum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Bellum 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Bellum is rocked!
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bellum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Bellum manages to break the clinch.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bellum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bellum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Bellum didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey tries to move into range but Bellum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bellum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellum.
Bellum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bellum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey scores with a jab.
Bellum misses with a hook.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Bellum's body.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellum throws a low kick but Bailey avoids it.#T1#
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bellum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellum slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bellum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Bellum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Bellum blocks the low kick.
Bellum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bellum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bellum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Bellum circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Bellum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bellum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellum.
Bellum throws a low kick but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Bellum seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Bellum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
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!
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellum seems to have recovered his senses.
Bellum looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellum. Bellum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Bailey cracks Bellum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bailey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bellum to stand back up!
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bellum misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Bailey.
Bailey drops Bellum with a huge uppercut! Bellum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bailey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
A less than humble Devon Bailey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Perry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Bailey throws a solid leg kick but Perry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perry is defended easily by Bailey.
Perry walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Perry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey defends it well.
Jab, jab by Perry - just one landing. #T1#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bailey connects with a single shot there.
Perry staying out of range there.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry slips a jab from Bailey.
Perry feints the counter takedown.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bailey throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Perry cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Perry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#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!
Bailey wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
Bailey is concentrating on defense, preventing Perry from advancing position.
Bailey is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bailey wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey is concentrating on defense, preventing Perry from advancing position.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Bailey manages to get to full guard.
Perry looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Perry striking off his back but it's not causing Bailey any problems.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Bailey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Perry slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry slips a straight right by Bailey.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Bailey connects with a jab.
Perry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bailey cracks Perry with an open hand slap.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey lands a jab.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Bailey cracks Perry with a good jab.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
It seemed like Perry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bailey.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Bailey throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perry blocks a jab.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey works Perry's body with a nice hook.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bailey! Perry is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Kyrie Perry stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, He had the better night and gameplan. I am still an elite in this division and willing to prove it against anyone. Thanks you all for coming out and supporting me and king of the Beach. '.

 

Event: HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Bailey is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bailey has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target. #T2#
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bailey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Bailey lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen tries to move into range but Bailey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Bailey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a head kick. Bailey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bailey if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Bailey shrugs it off though.
Bailey slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen 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.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bailey avoids it.#T4#
Bailey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Pulkkinen pushes Bailey away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
The cut above Devon Bailey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Bailey shrugs it off though.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey walks into a jab.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.#CUT#
Devon Bailey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bailey if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Bailey connects with the punch.
Bailey throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kahn clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey is stalling here.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kahn. #T2#
Kahn blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #BC#
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Kahn rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Kahn tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kahn tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kahn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn moves out of range as Bailey strikes.#CL#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bailey. #ROC2#
Kahn is rocked!
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Oh Kahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey controlling the action here for a moment.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey blocks an elbow strike.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kahn with a big uppercut! Kahn tries to clinch up but Bailey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kahn to the mat! Kahn covers up and Bailey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: UGD 6:Gower Vs Fei Chung     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McGee pulls Bailey in to control the position.
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
McGee wants to hit a switch here but Bailey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there!
Bailey controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
McGee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
McGee is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee is still trying to improve position.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGee cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey lands an overhand right.#T4#
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head.
McGee punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGee up against the cage.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGee sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee moves away from the strike by Bailey.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bailey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on McGee's head and hops out.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy McGee.
Bailey swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
McGee scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! McGee slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target. #T1#
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee passes Bailey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Timothy McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGee is working away from the top position though.
McGee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bailey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee wants to pass to mount but Bailey is defending the position.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Bailey's temple.
McGee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGee trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
McGee throwing shots but Bailey is blocking nicely.
McGee drops an elbow to the side of Bailey's head.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGee not doing much here.
McGee is continuing to stall.
McGee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
McGee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
McGee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
Bailey lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGee.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McGee.
McGee cracks Bailey with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bailey misses with a shot to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee checks the leg kick.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGee scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGee slips a straight right by Bailey.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and McGee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Bailey has his feet on McGee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
McGee thumps Bailey with a low kick.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
McGee moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Bailey is not content to let McGee control the position.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that McGee 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGee 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy McGee!

A very excited looking Timothy McGee 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: UGD 3:Harada Vs Wyatt     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.#CL#
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bailey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Bailey has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Bailey pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey stalls.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey. #T3#
A short left from Bailey.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Bailey cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bailey finish him? #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey finds Gracie's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gracie flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bailey lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gracie will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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