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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang comes into the arena with So Cold by Breaking Benjamin blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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157 lbs
20 - 11 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito throws a hook to the side of Liang's head but Liang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liang throws a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
Liang looks to land a combination but DeVito avoids it well.
DeVito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liang takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVito avoids the body shot from Liang.
DeVito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
Liang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeVito blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito scores with the left hand. Liang knows he should have avoided that one.
DeVito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liang swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
Liang lands a right hook to the body.
Liang throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liang.
Liang tries to land a leg kick but DeVito saw it coming and moves away.
DeVito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liang. That's going to slow DeVito down.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Liang tenderised DeVito's leg. DeVito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liang lands an overhand right.
DeVito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liang closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
DeVito lands a body punch.
DeVito taking a breather.
DeVito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Liang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang misses with a body punch.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeVito is looking to control Liang's arms but Liang gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVito has his back to the cage.
Liang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liang's elbow.
DeVito tries to work over Liang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liang's elbow.
DeVito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liang throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeVito content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeVito avoids the elbow strike from Liang, against the cage.
DeVito missing with knees to the body.
DeVito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang looking to throw knees to the head but DeVito is blocking nicely.
DeVito trying to stall but Liang improves his position.
DeVito takes a shot to the head.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito crunches a lovely knee into Liang's ribcage.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by DeVito.
DeVito tries to work over Liang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang is stalling here.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Liang avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
DeVito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from DeVito.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
DeVito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVito.
Liang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
A body shot lands from DeVito.
Liang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liang throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liang working aggressively here.
Liang prevents a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Kuai Liang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito tests Liang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
DeVito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
Kuai Liang is winning the standup battle so far.
Liang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeVito lands with an uppercut that bounces Liang off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeVito has time to react.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick
and DeVito counters with a good low kick that Liang was not able to check.
Liang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito missing with a left hand there. Liang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liang is looking to wear down DeVito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liang takes one to the side of the head.
Liang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeVito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVito.
Liang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeVito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liang!
Liang misses with a straight right.
DeVito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeVito checks a low kick from Liang.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
Liang fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeVito just manages to avoid it.
Liang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liang throws a right hand that DeVito ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVito also avoids with ease.
Liang wants to land a leg kick but DeVito is out of range.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVito lands with a good body shot.
Liang throws a leg kick but DeVito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liang throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
Liang throws a push kick but DeVito slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from DeVito.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liang manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from DeVito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVito throws a nice looking combination but Liang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
DeVito misses the jab.
Liang tries to counter by clinching up but DeVito breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liang. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liang has him pressed against the cage.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liang effectively controlling the action here.
DeVito tries a body shot but Liang blocks it.
Liang lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liang.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
Liang lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Liang is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liang working aggressively here.
Liang blocks a body shot from DeVito.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by DeVito.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang tries a knee to the head but DeVito blocks it.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Liang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liang has DeVito pressed against the cage.
DeVito tries to work over Liang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Liang avoids the elbow strike from DeVito, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Liang.
Liang prevents a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito looking to stall.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeVito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liang gets through DeVito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang crunches a lovely knee into DeVito's ribcage.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Liang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
That's time! Liang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Liang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito cracks Liang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liang tries a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
DeVito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liang. Liang obviously looking to wear him down.
Liang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeVito is out of range.
DeVito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeVito scoring well with a low kick there.
DeVito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liang pushes DeVito away with a front kick.
DeVito misses with a left hand
and Liang counters with a right hand to the body.
Liang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
Liang clobbers DeVito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeVito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang avoids the body shot from DeVito.
Liang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVito throws out a counter right but Liang avoids it with no problem.
Liang misses with a kick to the body
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
A nice side step and DeVito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeVito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liang checks a leg kick nicely.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
DeVito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeVito swinging wildly here.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and DeVito moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeVito, as that shot connected.
Liang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeVito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liang.
DeVito throws a looping overhand right but Liang ducks down to avoid it.
Liang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Liang.
DeVito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Liang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liang. That's going to slow DeVito down.
DeVito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liang misses with a body shot.
It seemed like DeVito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeVito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeVito blocks the body kick.
DeVito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liang misses with a body shot.
DeVito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeVito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liang misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from DeVito misses.
Liang drops his hands momentarily and DeVito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeVito checks a leg kick.
Liang throws a head kick that misses
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
Liang lands a jab to the nose.
Liang tries to land a front kick but DeVito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeVito throws out a powerful jab.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liang.
Kuai Liang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from DeVito does no damage.
Tommy DeVito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVito moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVito jabs Liang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liang misses with a straight right.
Liang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito throws a hook but Liang blocks it.
DeVito loads up on a big right hand but Liang slips the punch.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito lands with a nice body punch.
Liang moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
DeVito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVito connects with a leg kick. Liang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Liang.
Liang throws a leg kick but DeVito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Liang blocks the leg kick.
Liang checks a leg kick.
DeVito throws a looping overhand right but Liang ducks down to avoid it.
Liang throws a low kick but DeVito moves out of range easily.
Liang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVito.
Liang throws a counter high kick but DeVito was just alert enough to avoid it.
Liang moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy DeVito.
I think Liang 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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