PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kordell Bailey Sr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Bregan Union. Bailey Sr. comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road To Zion blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bailey Sr.
vs
Union

173 cm
35
182 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

178 cm
34
182 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kordell Bailey Sr.!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bregan Union!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey Sr. throws a right and a left that Union avoids nicely.
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Union was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey Sr. throws a combination that misses
and Union counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. blocks a jab.
Bailey Sr. tries to counter with a takedown but Union is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Union.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a double leg but Union sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bailey Sr. slips a straight right by Union.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Union.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab. Union acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Union misses with a head kick.
Bailey Sr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey Sr.. That snapped Union's head back.
Bailey Sr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
Union misses with a series of wild punches.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey Sr. misses the jab.
Union avoids a punch combination nicely.
Union throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Union has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Union there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Union throws out a counter right but Bailey Sr. avoids it with no problem.
Union is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey Sr.. That snapped Union's head back.
Union bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Union throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey Sr..
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 looping hook to the body misses from Bailey Sr.. Union does a little dance to reset his feet.
Union throws a shot from downtown. Bailey Sr. moves away and avoids it.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Union scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey Sr. avoids the head kick by Union.
Bailey Sr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Union throws a right hand that Bailey Sr. ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey Sr. also avoids with ease.
Union cracks Bailey Sr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. throws a combination that misses
and Union counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey Sr. misses the jab.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Union moves out of range.
Union throws a nice looking combination but Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey Sr. throws a right and a left that Union avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey Sr. attempts a counter takedown but Union avoids it well and moves away.
Union is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey Sr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey Sr. walks into a left hand.
Bailey Sr. looks for a takedown but Union sprawls well.
Union connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey Sr. momentarily.

Bailey Sr. gets tackled into the cage by Union. Union maintains the clinch.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey Sr. backwards.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Bailey Sr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Bailey Sr. manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bailey Sr. is on top in guard.

Bailey Sr. works over Union with some ground and pound from guard.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Union is trying to control the position but Bailey Sr. postures up.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. 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.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of elbows.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bregan Union will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bailey Sr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Union.
Bailey Sr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey Sr. is looking to counter punch.
Bregan Union seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Union throws a series of punches but Bailey Sr. avoids them all with ease.
Bailey Sr. shoots in but Union avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Union fails to land with a series of punches.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey Sr. attempts a counter takedown but Union avoids it well and moves away.
Union misses with a left hand

and Bailey Sr. counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Union working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailey Sr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey Sr. postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey Sr. passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. lands an elbow.
Union tries to improve position but can't.

Bailey Sr. working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Union takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bailey Sr. creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Union struggling a bit here.

Bailey Sr. tries for a kimura but Union is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is working Union over with some ground and pound from side control.

Bailey Sr. working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bailey Sr. cracks Union with a big right hand but Union just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Union regains half guard.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Union is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey Sr. is nestled in close to Union, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Union does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Union trying to control from the bottom.

Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey Sr. has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bailey Sr. thows a huge punch but Union dodges it nicely.
Union has hold of Bailey Sr.'s hands but Bailey Sr. slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Union is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey Sr..
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Union is trying to maintain the position but Bailey Sr. is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Union uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Union is out of range.
Union uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Union.
Bailey Sr. checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Sr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bailey Sr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Union walks into a left hand.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. drops down looking for a counter takedown but Union sprawls and moves away.
Bailey Sr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. throws a series of punches but Union moves out of range.

Bailey Sr. closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey Sr. lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Sr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Union looking to control.
Union keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully.
Bailey Sr. postures up and lands a big shot to Union's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 Sr. trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. postures up in Union's guard and throws a big left but Union blocks it.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. chips away with some ground and pound.

Bailey Sr. drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Union manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bailey Sr. has Union in his guard.

Bailey Sr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. stalling.
Bailey Sr. is keen to just control but Union is a slippery customer.
Union on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass the guard but Union is defending well.
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. Bailey Sr. connects with a nice short shot to Union's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bailey Sr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Union sees it coming and defends easily.

Union is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey Sr..

Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Union has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey Sr. tries to pass to full mount but Union defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Sr. wants to take a breather but Union is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union throws a nice looking combination but Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Union is out of range.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab. Union acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Union takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Union loads up on a big right hand but Bailey Sr. slips the punch.
Bailey Sr. takes a swing at Union's ribcage but misses.
Union ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey Sr. is just out of range.
Union misses with a looping left.
Bailey Sr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Union under the eye.
Union slips a jab from Bailey Sr..

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a combination but Union avoids it well.
Union connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey Sr.. Union does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Union, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Union lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey Sr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut. Union saw that one coming.
Bailey Sr. misses with a left hand
and Bailey Sr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Union throws out a loose jab but Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Union moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey Sr. swings widly with a right hand
and Union counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Union works Bailey Sr.'s body with a nice hook.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Union uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey Sr..
Union throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey Sr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Union pushes Bailey Sr. away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bailey Sr. gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bailey Sr. controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Union to see if he's OK.
Bailey Sr. lands an elbow.
Bailey Sr. working the head with strikes.
Bailey Sr. is putting a hurting on Union here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bailey Sr. connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Union some visible discomfort.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Bailey Sr. in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Union takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bailey Sr. looks up at the clock and then as Union takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bailey Sr. smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. lands a few punches from side control.
Union is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Union's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kordell Bailey Sr. had his way with Bregan Union in that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Union ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut.
Union looks for the body kick but Bailey Sr. saw that one coming.
Union misses with a leg kick

and Bailey Sr. counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bailey Sr. passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bailey Sr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. raining down hammerfists from mount.
Union is in a horrible position here. Bailey Sr. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. breaks from Union's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bailey Sr. is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bailey Sr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey Sr. unloading with bombs!

That has opened up Bregan Union's cut even more.
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bailey Sr. with good strikes from the mount here!

The cut above Bregan Union's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Union tries to reverse the position but Bailey Sr. maintains control.
Union sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. trying to mount his opponent but Union defends it.
Bailey Sr. is thwarting Union's attempts to control the position.
Bailey Sr. throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bailey Sr. is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Union is just riding it out for now. Bailey Sr. eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bailey Sr. lands a nice short elbow.

Bregan Union's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. retains his welterweight title!
Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.