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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). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
27 - 16 - 2 |
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168 cm
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157 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Xiii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for DeVito.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVito. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeVito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiii shoots in for a double leg but DeVito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Xiii catches DeVito right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from DeVito misses its intended target.
DeVito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeVito takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito throws a nice head kick!
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeVito avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito throws a looping overhand right but Xiii ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
DeVito 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiii throws a good cross that connects.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
Xiii shoots and misses
and Xiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeVito misses with a looping right.
Xiii throwing a counter right hand but DeVito manages to avoid it.
Xiii is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeVito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and DeVito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeVito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
DeVito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from DeVito.
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!
Xiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeVito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeVito to the mat! DeVito manages to get full guard.
Xiii throws a strike but DeVito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeVito preventing the sweep.
DeVito stays in close to Xiii's body and controls the position.
Xiii has control of DeVito's left arm, preventing DeVito from doing any damage.
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Xiii is keeping the position.
Xiii is adopting a defensive guard.
DeVito is looking to pass into half guard but Xiii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Xiii is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is trying to keep Xiii in close.
DeVito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DeVito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but DeVito is keeping the position.
DeVito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii throws a strike but DeVito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeVito trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
DeVito is stalling in the full guard.
DeVito is looking to stand up but Xiii won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to sweep here but DeVito controlling him for the moment.
DeVito wanted to stand there but Xiii had control of the position.
DeVito postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from DeVito. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
DeVito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeVito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito 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.
DeVito tries to sprawl but Xiii drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.
Xiii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeVito is trying to stand up here but Xiii is controlling him well.
Xiii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xiii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVito to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeVito trying to control but Xiii postures up.
DeVito regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii looking to sit in guard and control but DeVito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeVito won't allow Xiii to sweep him here.
DeVito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeVito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
DeVito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
DeVito wants to stand but Xiii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xiii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeVito controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeVito did well to prevent Xiii getting side control.
DeVito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeVito.
DeVito wants to control but Xiii passes easily into half guard.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVito to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws a strike but DeVito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xiii trying to control the position.
Xiii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeVito stays in close to Xiii's body and controls the position.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii is adopting a defensive guard.
DeVito trying to move into half guard but instead Xiii has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiii is one step ahead there.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii scoring with some ground and pound.
Xiii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeVito is trying to control the position but Xiii postures up.
Xiii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVito is pulling down on Xiii's head to control his posture.
DeVito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeVito wants to slow Xiii down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiii connects with a crisp jab.
Xiii lands a head shot.
Xiii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
DeVito slaps away a takedown attempt from Xiii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeVito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii looks to land a left hand but DeVito moved out of range nicely.
DeVito clobbers Xiii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiii lands with a cross.
DeVito lands with a cross.
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Xiii throws a strike but DeVito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
DeVito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeVito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeVito wants to stand but Xiii has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeVito content to control rather than advance.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. DeVito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito decides to return to a standing position.
DeVito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiii checks it well.
Tommy DeVito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiii throws a right hand that misses
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xiii showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xiii trying to pass the guard but DeVito defending well.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVito to regain full guard.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but DeVito is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but DeVito is retaining full guard.
DeVito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeVito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeVito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeVito wants to stand but Xiii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiii controlling DeVito's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses.
Xiii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiii throws a leg kick but DeVito checks it.
DeVito lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
DeVito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiii is looking to chop away at DeVito's legs.
Xiii throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy DeVito just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiii lands a lovely overhand right.
DeVito missing with a left hand there. Xiii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
Xiii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeVito looks to land a combination. Xiii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xiii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeVito is fending him off so far but Xiii persists. Nope, DeVito circles away and we're back to standing.
DeVito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiii tries to clinch up but DeVito circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiii walks into a left hand.
Xiii avoids the body shot from DeVito.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Xiii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeVito.
DeVito connects with a body shot that sends Xiii's belly button to the back.
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!
Xiii throws a right hand that misses
and DeVito counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVito is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
Xiii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiii misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVito lands with an overhand left.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVito moves away.
Xiii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeVito on his heels. He'll look to pass DeVito's guard now, I'm sure.
DeVito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeVito working a defensive guard here.
DeVito seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVito has wrist control.
Xiii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii landing some decent shots from guard.
Xiii wants to control from the top but DeVito keeps moving.
DeVito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiii blocks the leg kick.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeVito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DeVito parries the strikes from Xiii easily there. Xiii is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeVito to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito regains half guard.
DeVito trying to hold on to Xiii's head to control him but Xiii postures up.
DeVito is looking for a sweep. Xiii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeVito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeVito is trying to maintain the position but Xiii is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xiii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeVito hang on?
DeVito takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito working to try and regain half guard.
Xiii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Xiii throws a wild left hand from mount and DeVito manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Xiii throwing shots but DeVito is blocking nicely.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
DeVito is trying to maintain the position but Xiii is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiii tries to pass to full mount but DeVito defends it.
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 Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Xiii forces DeVito back against the cage and clinches.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeVito.
DeVito blocking some punches.
Xiii misses with a body punch.
DeVito is trying to break free.
DeVito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii goes for a takedown attempt but DeVito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
It seemed like DeVito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeVito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeVito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - DeVito coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeVito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Xiii there.
Xiii tries for a takedown but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from DeVito as Xiii shoots in.
Xiii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
DeVito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiii scores with a takedown into DeVito's guard.
DeVito looking for a sweep. Not yet DeVito, not yet.
DeVito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii stays in close to DeVito's body and controls the position.
DeVito is adopting a defensive guard.
Xiii postures up and lands a big shot to DeVito's brow.
Xiii throwing strikes from guard but DeVito blocks nicely.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xiii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeVito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii slips under a jab.
It looked like Xiii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeVito.
Xiii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVito ducks right into an uppercut from Xiii.
Xiii fails with the takedown.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii swings widly with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVito leaves Xiii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiii moves out of range of the leg kick from DeVito.
DeVito misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeVito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVito looking for a sweep. Not yet DeVito, not yet.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xiii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeVito is keeping the position for now.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
DeVito trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Wedge Xiii.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Wedge Xiii 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!
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