PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Doomsday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaeq Lauzou's chin.

Lauzou
vs
Doomsday

180 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
194 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Win Nutritional
SCP Fight Gear

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Lauzou.
Doomsday takes a swing at Lauzou's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday swings for the body but Lauzou moves out of range.
Lauzou thumps Doomsday with a low kick.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Lauzou slams his shin into Doomsday's torso.
Doomsday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lauzou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Lauzou.
Doomsday looks gassed!
Lauzou misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Doomsday with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lauzou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Lauzou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauzou.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzou. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Lauzou jabs at Doomsday's body.
Lauzou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doomsday.
Doomsday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzou.
Danga de danga de dang - Lauzou scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doomsday. That did some damage!
Doomsday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lauzou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lauzou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doomsday.
Jaeq Lauzou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Doomsday.
Lauzou throws a one two combo.
Lauzou scores with a leg kick.
Lauzou misses with a wild combination.
Lauzou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lauzou is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doomsday doesn't seem bothered though.
Lauzou cracks the inside of Doomsday's front leg.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lauzou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou lands a jab-cross combination.
Lauzou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lauzou throws a one two combo.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lauzou can pounce on him.
Doomsday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzou.
Lauzou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doomsday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lauzou swivels and escapes.
Lauzou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Lauzou.
Doomsday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lauzou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lauzou tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lauzou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lauzou connects with a body shot.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lauzou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauzou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doomsday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzou counters with a series of strikes. Doomsday will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lauzou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lauzou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lauzou throws a right hand that Doomsday ducks under and follows up with a left that Doomsday also avoids with ease.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzou is just out of range.
Victor Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzou moves away.
Lauzou scores with a leg kick.
Lauzou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lauzou scores with a one two! Doomsday had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lauzou scores with a body shot.
Lauzou misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lauzou.
Lauzou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaeq Lauzou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzou feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lauzou counters with a good, hard body kick but Doomsday shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lauzou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lauzou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lauzou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by Lauzou.
Lauzou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doomsday.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzou as he connects with a hook.
Doomsday misses with a shot to the body
and Lauzou counters with a body kick that stops Doomsday in his tracks momentarily.
Lauzou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lauzou throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Doomsday might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lauzou has got the better of the exchanges.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lauzou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lauzou thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Lauzou throws a nice looking combination but Doomsday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou lands a jab.
Lauzou dips to his left and cracks Doomsday with an uppercut!
Lauzou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzou counters with a head kick.
Lauzou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Doomsday shoots in and bounces Lauzou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Lauzou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doomsday manages to get himself to full guard.

Doomsday has his foot on Lauzou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzou works his way back into a safe position though.
Lauzou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Doomsday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lauzou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doomsday controls Lauzou momentarily but Lauzou frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doomsday has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lauzou has passed into side control.
Lauzou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lauzou in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doomsday holds on to Lauzou's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lauzou trying to control the position but Doomsday is working away.
Doomsday on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lauzou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday wants to control but Lauzou postures up.
Lauzou scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou cracks Doomsday with a big right hand but Doomsday just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face as Lauzou controls the position.
Doomsday is trying to improve his position.
Lauzou throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Doomsday works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lauzou throwing shots but Doomsday is blocking nicely.
Doomsday wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Doomsday takes a swing at Lauzou's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzou counters with an outside leg kick.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Lauzou scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lauzou. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lauzou counters with a good low kick that Doomsday was not able to check.
Lauzou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doomsday.
Lauzou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzou misses with the combination.
Lauzou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzou lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzou lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Lauzou tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Lauzou.
Jaeq Lauzou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Doomsday.
Nice shot by Lauzou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lauzou can pounce on him.
Doomsday misses with a body punch
and Lauzou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzou cracks a nice hook into Doomsday's ribs.
Lauzou thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
A head kick from Lauzou lands but Doomsday takes it in his stride.
Lauzou feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
Lauzou goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doomsday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lauzou rather than just go for the knockout.
Lauzou misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauzou lands with a cross.
Doomsday dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Lauzou misses with a body kick.
Doomsday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with a jab to the body
and Lauzou counters with a leg kick.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzou manages to avoid it.
Lauzou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lauzou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doomsday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Lauzou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzou lands with a hook. Doomsday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doomsday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzou.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzou throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Lauzou, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Lauzou against the cage but Lauzou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lauzou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lauzou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lauzou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lauzou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doomsday takes a swing at Lauzou's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lauzou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzou throws a right and a left that Doomsday avoids nicely.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lauzou sprawls well. Lauzou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauzou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lauzou lands a nice looking body kick.
Lauzou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doomsday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lauzou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaeq Lauzou is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Lauzou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lauzou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Doomsday tries to move into range but Lauzou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou is looking to slow Doomsday down with leg kicks.
Lauzou lands a jab.
Doomsday dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Doomsday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Lauzou.
Lauzou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doomsday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Doomsday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lauzou is trying to defend but Doomsday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doomsday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lauzou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Doomsday dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Good leg kick by Lauzou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Lauzou counters with a good low kick that Doomsday was not able to check.
Lauzou throws a combination. Doomsday tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doomsday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lauzou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lauzou, right into the meat.
Doomsday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Lauzou.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lauzou can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lauzou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lauzou delivers a nice body kick.
Lauzou sizes up Doomsday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lauzou tries a head kick but it misses.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Lauzou counters with a three punch combo that has Doomsday backing up. Doomsday nods at Lauzou to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaeq Lauzou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Doomsday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday walks into a jab.
Lauzou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the body.
Lauzou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lauzou avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Lauzou scores with a jab.
Doomsday walks into a jab.
Lauzou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lauzou looks to land a combination but Doomsday avoids it well.
Doomsday misses with a jab to the body
and Lauzou counters with an outside leg kick.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzou is just out of range.
Doomsday's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lauzou. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Lauzou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doomsday will feel that in the morning.
Lauzou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doomsday backs up against the cage.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Jaeq Lauzou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doomsday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday fails with the takedown
and Lauzou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lauzou. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Lauzou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lauzou can pounce on him.
Lauzou tries a head kick but it misses.
Lauzou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lauzou throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Crunch! Lauzou slams his shin into Doomsday's torso.
Doomsday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doomsday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Doomsday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice 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!
Lauzou is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Doomsday working the ground and pound but Lauzou is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a nice forearm strike.

Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Lauzou is defending well.
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Doomsday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Doomsday is looking to take a break and control but Lauzou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lauzou counters with a left and a right that stings Doomsday.
Doomsday slips a jab and a cross from Lauzou.
Lauzou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lauzou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doomsday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lauzou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doomsday doesn't seem bothered though.
Doomsday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lauzou. Lauzou obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzou throws a right hand that Doomsday ducks under and follows up with a left that Doomsday also avoids with ease.
Lauzou throws a series of strikes that have Doomsday backpedaling.
Doomsday moves out of range as Lauzou throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Lauzou misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou had his way with Victor Doomsday in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lauzou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Lauzou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doomsday at a distance.
Lauzou throws a series of strikes that have Doomsday backpedaling.
Lauzou scores with a leg kick.
Lauzou lands with a shot to the body.
Lauzou misses with a double jab.
Lauzou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doomsday checks it well.
Doomsday lands a nice hook to Lauzou's body. Lauzou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Lauzou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and Lauzou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doomsday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lauzou digs a good body shot into Doomsday's ribs.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lauzou.
Lauzou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doomsday looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lauzou!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lauzou's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lauzou tries to lock up and control but Doomsday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doomsday looking to finish Lauzou with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lauzou!
Lauzou tries to lock up and control but Doomsday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doomsday controlling his opponent.
Doomsday unloads with some shots from mount but Lauzou bucks and avoids them well.
Victor Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to finish Lauzou with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lauzou!
Doomsday scoring with strikes but Lauzou is staying in there.
Doomsday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzou is looking to escape.

Doomsday with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lauzou blocking the ground and pound.
Lauzou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lauzou wants to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lauzou wants to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Lauzou is squirming around, avoiding Doomsday's attempts to control the action.

Doomsday jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lauzou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lauzou and Doomsday has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Doomsday tries to advance to mount but Lauzou instead regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Doomsday wants to work for an arm triangle but Lauzou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lauzou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Doomsday.
I think Lauzou 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaeq Lauzou!
Jaeq Lauzou retains his middleweight title!