PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xiii
vs
DeVito

170 cm
30
158 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

168 cm
28
157 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
DeVito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Xiii there.
DeVito moves away from the strike by Xiii.
DeVito tests Xiii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiii scores with a body shot.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xiii is defended easily by DeVito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Xiii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xiii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito gets back to half guard.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeVito defending well though.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeVito defending well though.
Xiii prevents DeVito from improving his position.
DeVito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xiii.
Xiii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
Xiii is controlling the pace.
Xiii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeVito felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVito to regain full guard.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses.
DeVito wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeVito keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.

DeVito kicks Xiii off and gets to his feet.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Xiii.
DeVito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiii's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeVito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by DeVito as he checks the leg kick.
Xiii is looking to clinch.
Xiii stuns DeVito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeVito is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVito. That's going to slow Xiii down.
DeVito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiii.
DeVito scores with a nice head shot.
DeVito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiii throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Xiii doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
Xiii is looking to wear down DeVito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice combination there by DeVito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiii.

Xiii closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
DeVito wants to stall.
Xiii digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeVito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xiii.
Xiii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeVito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xiii can't get the takedown.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiii controls his hands.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeVito after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by DeVito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeVito.

Xiii moves into range and clinches up with DeVito.
Xiii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeVito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeVito tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVito.
Xiii prevents a body shot from DeVito.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito looking to slow down the pace here.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito looking to stall.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Xiii.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Xiii back against the cage.
Xiii tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Xiii back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito lands with a short shot to the head.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeVito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVito pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeVito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeVito works on Xiii's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito digs a right hand underneath Xiii's ribcage. Xiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xiii scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeVito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeVito is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiii gets an underhook and turns DeVito into the cage.
The referee calls for Xiii to work.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.

Xiii gets control of DeVito's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xiii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DeVito wants to stand but Xiii is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

DeVito stands and steps away. Xiii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeVito slips a straight right by Xiii.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Xiii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xiii showed some decent athleticism there.
DeVito wants to get back to full guard but Xiii has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVito avoids a series of strikes thrown by Xiii.
DeVito is looking to get to half guard.
Xiii working the ground and pound effectively.
DeVito is looking to improve his position but Xiii isn't that keen on the idea.
Xiii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xiii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xiii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeVito can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Xiii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xiii 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xiii tries to control but DeVito wriggling away.
DeVito takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DeVito is squirming around, avoiding Xiii's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xiii lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DeVito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xiii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt
and DeVito counters with a nice body shot.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and DeVito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt - DeVito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt
and DeVito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVito takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.

DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Xiii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xiii wants a takedown but no success here.
Xiii misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeVito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiii trying to stall but DeVito improves his position.
DeVito looking to slow down the pace here.
Xiii lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Xiii.
A right hand to the body from DeVito.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
DeVito looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from DeVito fails to land.
DeVito is struggling to control the position.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito stalling in the clinch but Xiii improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeVito.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
DeVito digs a right hand underneath Xiii's ribcage. Xiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xiii is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeVito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito slows down the pace here.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVito trying to control the position but instead, Xiii has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeVito into the cage.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiii controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xiii has him pressed against the cage.
DeVito is looking to control Xiii's arms but Xiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVito has his back to the cage.
DeVito is struggling to control the position.
Tommy DeVito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVito throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiii.
DeVito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy DeVito.
DeVito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is looking to score with low kicks.
DeVito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
DeVito works the jab nicely.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeVito wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Xiii wants to control but DeVito is keeping him busy.
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.
DeVito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy DeVito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiii 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii 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.