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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Citlali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shadow of the Sun. McLeod has chosen Flower of Scotland as his entrance music. Bernie McLeod is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citlali.
McLeod tests Citlali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLeod moves out of range as Citlali throws a body kick.
Citlali misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Citlali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Citlali tries to clinch but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali throws an overhand right that lands on McLeod's shoulder, as McLeod tries to avoid the shot.
McLeod slips a straight right by Citlali.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
McLeod throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Citlali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Citlali looks to land a right hand but McLeod moved out of range.
McLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Citlali misses with an uppercut. McLeod saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Citlali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Citlali throws a leg kick but McLeod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Citlali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Citlali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Citlali scores with a head kick. McLeod tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bernie McLeod has been cut.
Citlali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLeod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLeod misses with the combination.
Citlali missing with a left hand there. McLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and McLeod moves out of range easily.
Citlali lands a right hook to the body.
McLeod misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali misses with a straight left.
Citlali misses with a looping left.
McLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Citlali.
Citlali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Citlali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLeod.
McLeod lands the left hand.
McLeod lands a jab to the head.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
Citlali misses with a body shot.
Citlali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Citlali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Citlali misses with a hook to the body
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLeod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLeod moves forwards but Citlali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Citlali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLeod lands an overhand right.
Citlali pushes McLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Citlali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
McLeod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Citlali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLeod.
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!
Citlali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Citlali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Citlali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLeod scores with a hook to the body. Citlali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod cracks Citlali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Citlali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Citlali pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLeod is out of range and Citlali settles back down.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Citlali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Citlali misses with a head kick.
Citlali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Citlali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLeod throws a jab when Citlali was well out of range.
McLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Citlali throws a series of punches but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLeod is out of range and Citlali settles back 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 Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Citlali is predictable there
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLeod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLeod lands with a nice body punch.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Citlali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Citlali.
A left and a right from McLeod both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Citlali misses.
Citlali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Citlali scores with a push kick.
McLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Citlali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Citlali.
That has opened up Bernie McLeod's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
McLeod misses with the combination.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Citlali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Citlali avoids it well.
Citlali wants to clinch.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Citlali misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali pushes McLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Citlali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Citlali can't find room to land a body shot as McLeod controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Citlali.
McLeod is trying to pull guard but Citlali has him pressed against the cage.
Citlali misses with some punches.
McLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Citlali won't allow it.
Citlali effectively controlling the action here.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
McLeod is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod wants to break free but Citlali has control.
Citlali lands a shoulder strike.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Citlali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Citlali has a couple of punches blocked by McLeod.
McLeod looking to stall.
McLeod is trying to force a seperation but Citlali has the dominant position.
Citlali tries to work over McLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Citlali slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Citlali avoids nicely.
Citlali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Citlali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLeod cracks Citlali with a good jab.
Citlali is looking to score with low kicks.
McLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Citlali.
McLeod throws a front kick aimed at Citlali's knee but Citlali avoids it well.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
Citlali throws a combination that misses
and Citlali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod punishes Citlali's body with a nice straight punch.
McLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLeod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for McLeod.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Citlali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Citlali misses with a leg kick.
Citlali throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali lands a jab to McLeod's midsection.
Citlali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Citlali misses with an uppercut. McLeod saw that one coming.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Citlali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Citlali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Citlali finds it's way through McLeod's defenses.
A head kick misses from McLeod.
McLeod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod tries to move into range but Citlali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Citlali lands with a nice combination. McLeod backs away looking to recover.
McLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Citlali.
McLeod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Citlali misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
Citlali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Citlali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLeod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Citlali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Citlali delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Citlali slams his shin into McLeod's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Citlali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
Citlali throws out a powerful jab.
McLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLeod throws a shot from downtown. Citlali moves away and avoids it.
McLeod gets tackled into the cage by Citlali. Citlali maintains the clinch.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Citlali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Citlali working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Citlali.
Citlali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Citlali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLeod's efforts to push away.
McLeod blocking some punches.
Citlali slows down the pace here.
Citlali looking to slow down the pace here.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
Citlali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Citlali is controlling him.
McLeod breaks the clinch.
Citlali throws a nice looking combination but McLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Citlali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Citlali throws a right and a left that McLeod avoids nicely.
A big left from Citlali misses.
A swing and a miss from McLeod.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Citlali throws a head kick that misses.
Citlali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Citlali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch but McLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLeod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Citlali.
Both fighters circling a little - Citlali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Citlali is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by McLeod.
Citlali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice combination there by McLeod.
Citlali moves away from the strike by McLeod.
McLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Citlali.
Citlali thows a body shot but no joy.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
Citlali scoring well with a low kick there.
McLeod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Citlali. McLeod shrugs it off though.
Citlali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLeod's calf.
Citlali misses with a head kick.
Citlali lands a nice looking body kick.
Citlali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLeod misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Citlali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Citlali throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Citlali.
McLeod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Citlali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali tries a head kick but it misses.
McLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Citlali lands a slapping body shot.
McLeod cracks the inside of Citlali's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLeod throws a right hand that Citlali ducks under and follows up with a left that Citlali also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Citlali. McLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Citlali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Citlali lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Citlali tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from McLeod.
Citlali misses with a body kick.
McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Citlali to score with a decent uppercut.
Citlali misses with a few strikes there.
McLeod slips under a jab.
McLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Citlali misses with a series of wild punches.
Citlali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Citlali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLeod.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Citlali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Citlali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLeod dodges the punch combination from Citlali.
Citlali scores with a decent looking hook.
Citlali misses with a left hand
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Citlali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLeod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLeod.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod works the jab nicely.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod scores with a shot to the body.
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 Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Citlali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Citlali lands with a kick to the temple. McLeod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Citlali.
McLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLeod lands a nice shot that snaps Citlali's head back.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod swinging wildly here.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLeod is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Citlali lands a two punch combo.
Citlali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLeod checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citlali throws out a loose jab but McLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and McLeod moves out of range easily.
Citlali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Citlali misses with a hook.
McLeod tries to land a front kick but Citlali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Citlali thows a body shot but no joy.
Citlali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Citlali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod sizes up Citlali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Citlali.
Citlali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali tries to land a front kick but McLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Citlali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Citlali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLeod tries to bum rush Citlali with a series of wild strikes but Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLeod looks to land a right hand but Citlali moved out of range.
Citlali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citlali.
Citlali looks to land a body kick but McLeod moved away.
McLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLeod avoids the head kick by Citlali.
McLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLeod avoids the head kick by Citlali.
McLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Citlali tenderised McLeod's leg. McLeod is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Citlali slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLeod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
Citlali looks to land a combination but McLeod avoids it well.
Citlali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLeod manages to avoid it.
McLeod ducks under a wild hook from Citlali.
Citlali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Citlali is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from McLeod.
McLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
McLeod slips a jab and a cross from Citlali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali moves out of range.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
McLeod lands with a right hand.
McLeod lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Citlali.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Citlali cracks McLeod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bernie McLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Citlali slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Citlali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Citlali misses with a body shot.
Citlali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Kaneonuskatew Citlali.
Well Citlali 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
Kaneonuskatew Citlali retains his light heavyweight title!
Kaneonuskatew Citlali really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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