Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Chandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Xiii misses.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Chandler throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
Xiii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chandler scores with a push kick.
Xiii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Xiii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chandler - the referee stops the clock and Xiii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chandler. Xiii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii 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!
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Chandler is looking to slow Xiii down with leg kicks.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Xiii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Xiii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Xiii moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler cracks Xiii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Chandler throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Xiii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Xiii misses
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii misses with a straight left.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiii throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A cross from Chandler lands.
Xiii ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Xiii checks the leg kick.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Xiii's leg but Xiii calmly moves out of range.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
Xiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Chandler 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.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chandler misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xiii or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad. #T3#
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiii throws a sloppy body shot
and Chandler counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Xiii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiii fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiii throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Xiii scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Xiii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chandler throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Xiii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiii on the side of the head.
Chandler throws a low kick but Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiii punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Xiii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiii shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiii on the side of the head.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiii.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Xiii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiii lands a high kick!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Marcus Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiii slips under a jab from Chandler.
Xiii tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Xiii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler keeps Xiii at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiii 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.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Xiii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Xiii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chandler manages to circle out of the way.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Xiii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiii momentarily. #T2#
Xiii moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Chandler.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Chandler misses with a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiii if he has to take too many more of those.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Chandler tests Xiii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiii throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Xiii's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiii tries to avoid it.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Chandler slips under a jab.#T3#
Chandler avoids the body shot from Xiii.
Xiii feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiii. That snapped Chandler's head back.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Xiii feinted with a counter takedown.
Chandler throws a lazy body kick
and Xiii counters with a straight right hand.
Xiii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Xiii lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiii walks into a left hand.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler tries a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Xiii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.#T4#
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiii lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
Chandler throws out a leg kick but Xiii moves out of range and Chandler only half commits.
Xiii takes one to the chin there.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiii's head.
Chandler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Xiii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chandler did well to prevent Xiii getting side control.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chandler.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chandler.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chandler feints and then cracks Xiii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiii down.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiii doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a high kick.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Xiii.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii. #T1#
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.
Xiii looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Xiii's body. Xiii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Xiii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xiii misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Chandler cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii connects with a single shot there.
Xiii checks a leg kick.
That kick from Xiii tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiii checks a leg kick nicely.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
A low kick from Chandler misses
and Xiii counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Xiii to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Xiii's body. Xiii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler checks a low kick from Xiii.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Chandler lands a front kick.
Xiii loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
A jab from Xiii does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler 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.
Xiii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Xiii tries to work over Chandler's front leg with a kick but Chandler checks it.
Chandler scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Xiii.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Xiii throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Xiii had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Xiii 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.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler lands a head kick!
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Xiii moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Xiii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler is looking to land body kicks.
Xiii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!

Event: CEC 506
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manta. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii misses with an uppercut. Manta saw that one coming.
Manta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xiii throws a jab when Manta was well out of range.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manta sprawls well. Manta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manta drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiii throws a lazy right hand but Manta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manta is looking to counter the offense by Xiii and move into the clinch.
Manta lands a slapping body shot.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Manta blocks a head kick by Xiii.
Manta misses with a head kick.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manta jabs at Xiii's body.
Xiii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manta's head backwards.
Xiii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Manta circles away easily
and Manta counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manta defends well and Xiii ends up having to push Manta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Federico Manta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Manta is looking to slow Xiii down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manta!
Manta throws a leg kick which misses Xiii's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiii tries to avoid it.
Manta doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiii circles away. #T2#
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiii tests Manta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Manta coming out on top.
Xiii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manta loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Manta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manta misses with a hook.
Manta connects with an inside leg kick.
Manta looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Federico Manta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manta counters with a straight right hand.
Xiii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Manta clinches.
Xiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manta.
Manta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Manta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Xiii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manta to the mat. Manta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manta is on top in guard. #REVR#
Xiii controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Manta from controlling successfully.
Manta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiii wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Xiii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiii is trying to keep Manta in close.
Manta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manta is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manta trying to hold on to Xiii's head to control him but Xiii postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xiii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta 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.
#R2#
Xiii throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
Manta misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiii misses the target.
Manta throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
Manta scores with the left hand. Xiii knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Xiii misses.
Xiii dives in and grabs Manta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manta pushes down on Xiii's head and hops out.
Xiii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manta.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii misses with a few strikes there.
Xiii looks to throw the jab but Manta is out of range.
Manta stuns Xiii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Xiii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Xiii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiii ducks right into an uppercut from Manta.
Federico Manta is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Manta lands with a shot to the body.
Xiii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manta.
Manta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiii.
Xiii walks into a stiff left hand from Manta.
Manta cracks Xiii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiii misses with a straight left. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Xiii.
Manta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Xiii is rocked!
Xiii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manta back to the cage. Xiii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiii can do to turn this around?
Manta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii misses with a straight right.
Manta throws a head kick that Xiii semi-blocks.
Manta moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiii.
Xiii throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
Manta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiii is still on wobbly legs! Can Manta finish him?
Manta lands an overhand right.
Manta cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Manta feints with a jab and clips Xiii right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Xiii is sent crashing into the canvas and Manta leaps in for the kill! Xiii tries to get to his feet but Manta is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Xiii is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Federico Manta!
Federico Manta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 499
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiii's head.
Cosades slips under a jab from Xiii.
Xiii connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiii checks a low kick from Cosades.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Cosades.
A right-left combo lands from Cosades.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to land a front kick but Xiii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiii looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Xiii had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.#T1#
Cosades misses with a double jab.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Xiii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
Xiii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiii punishes Cosades's body with a nice straight punch.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiii.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiii.
Cosades cracks Xiii with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
Xiii misses with an uppercut.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Xiii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades tries to bench press Xiii off him but Xiii keeps the position.
Cosades regains half guard.
Xiii winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades has hold of Xiii's hands but Xiii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xiii controlling the action here.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Xiii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xiii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cosades for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Xiii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cosades.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cosades manages to get back to half guard.
Xiii stalling away here and it's allowed Cosades to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Xiii tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiii. Xiii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosades's waist but Cosades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xiii off to one side.
Xiii lands a really nice looking cross but Cosades seems unphased.
Xiii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
Xiii misses with a kick to the body
and Xiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Xiii down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
Cosades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Cosades. #TD#
Xiii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cosades is trying to defend but Xiii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Xiii prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Xiii is controlling well.
Xiii not doing much here.
Cosades is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Xiii is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xiii pulls his head out easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xiii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cosades blocks a jab.
Xiii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Cosades lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Xiii's knee but Xiii avoids it well.
Xiii has a takedown stuffed.
Cosades throws out a counter right but Xiii avoids it with no problem.
Cosades blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Xiii misses.
Cosades throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.#T4#
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiii throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Xiii tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiii connects with a looping right hand.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Xiii moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Xiii saw that one coming.
Xiii misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xiii scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosades should have avoided that one.
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiii is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Wedge Xiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiii can pounce on him.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Xiii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Cosades now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii scores with a decent looking hook.
Cosades misses with a hook.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick. #T1#
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Jab by Xiii.
Xiii cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Xiii scores with a shot to the body.
Cosades misses with a straight left.
Xiii throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Cosades is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiii is able to avoid easily.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cosades scores with a nice right hand.
Xiii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Cosades misses with a jab to the body
and Xiii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosades avoids it really well and circles away.
Xiii tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Xiii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Xiii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cosades jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiii.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Xiii lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Xiii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Cosades shows good takedown defense.
Cosades raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Xiii's head back.
Cosades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Cosades throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Cosades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiii as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Cosades as Xiii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades wants to land a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Cosades throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiii lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cosades misses with a kick to the body.

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.
Well Xiii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
Xiii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiii.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Xiii avoids it well.
Van Kirkland has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xiii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Van Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Xiii moves into the clinch.
Van Kirkland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiii backwards.
Van Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiiis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Xiii breaks from the clinch.
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiii's head.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Xiii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Kirkland manages to circle out of the way.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiii appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Van Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Kirkland scores with the left hand. Xiii knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
The crowd cheers as Van Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiii doesn't seem phased though.
Xiii throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kirkland.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
The fighters circling - Van Kirkland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Xiii saw that one coming.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Xiii's front leg with a kick but Xiii checks it.
Xiii thuds a left hand into Van Kirkland's body.
Van Kirkland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiii lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses #TD#
and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kirkland defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland won't allow Xiii to pass to mount.
Van Kirkland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Xiii jumps into side control!
Van Kirkland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii controlling the position.
Van Kirkland is looking to regain half guard here but Xiii keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiii taking a breather here.
Van Kirkland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xiii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Still in half guard, Xiii seems content to control.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Kirkland wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Xiii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiii.
Van Kirkland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiii with a body shot.
Xiii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Kirkland finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiii's head.
Xiii cracks Van Kirkland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Kirkland's head.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii jabs Van Kirkland right on the nose. Van Kirkland blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland sizes up Xiii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Van Kirkland misses with a two punch combination.
Xiii throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xiii counters with a leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Xiii avoids it well.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that Xiii ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiii also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Kirkland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Xiii ducks down to avoid it.
Xiii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiii as he connects with a hook.
Van Kirkland throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Xiii slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
A counter left hand to the body from Xiii misses its target.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Xiii throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Xiii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xiii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiii.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Xiii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Kirkland.#T1#
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.
Xiii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland dips to his left and cracks Xiii with an uppercut!
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Van Kirkland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Xiii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Kirkland's waist but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xiii off to one side.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Kirkland circles away.
Xiii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Van Kirkland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Kirkland there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Xiii misses its intended target.
Van Kirkland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.#T2#
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
A cross from Xiii lands.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Xiii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xiii lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Kirkland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xiii controls the pace.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Xiii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiii content to stall in guard here.
Van Kirkland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
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.
Xiii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiii scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from Xiii.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Van Kirkland catches Xiii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiii swings widly with a right hand
and Xiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiii throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kirkland's shoulder, as Van Kirkland tries to avoid the shot.
Van Kirkland throws out a counter right but Xiii avoids it with no problem.
Xiii catches Van Kirkland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xiii.
You can see the frustration on Van Kirkland's face as Xiii controls the position.
Van Kirkland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Xiii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Kirkland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Van Kirkland misses its intended target.
Xiii checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii lands a jab.
Xiii lands with a nice combination. Van Kirkland backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.#TD#
Xiii gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii controls the position from side control.
An elbow from Xiii crashes against the mat. #T1#
Xiii is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Kirkland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Kirkland wants to control but Xiii postures up.
You can see the frustration on Van Kirkland's face as Xiii controls the position.
Xiii trying to control the position but Van Kirkland is working away.
You can see the frustration on Van Kirkland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xiii controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xiii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Kirkland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
Van Kirkland avoids a kick to the body.
Xiii checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
A quick step to the side and Xiii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii throws a hook but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Xiii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Kirkland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Xiii cracks Van Kirkland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xiii throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii.
Xiii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Kirkland momentarily.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Van Kirkland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiii cracks Van Kirkland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiii can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Xiii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Xiii.
Xiii misses with an uppercut.
Xiii throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
Xiii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Kirkland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiii throws an off balance right hand
letting Van Kirkland counter with a right hand.
Xiii moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
Van Kirkland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiii's hands.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Xiii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Kirkland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Xiii scores with a body shot.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokoszka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kokoszka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiii is looking to clinch.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up but Xiii circles away and keeps his distance.
And Xiii tries to counter it with a takedown but Kokoszka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kokoszka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiii is looking for a takedown.
Xiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Xiii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kokoszka pushes a forearm under Xiii's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Xiii is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominik Kokoszka!
Dominik Kokoszka 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.

Event: Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Xiii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Cobb dodges it nicely.
Xiii trying to mount his opponent but Cobb defends it.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Xiii is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Cobb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cobb moves into full guard.
Cobb seems keen to control Xiii's posture.#T1#
Cobb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Xiii counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Xiii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiii. Xiii obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Xiii catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Xiii takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
Xiii moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Xiii thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiii! But no joy.
Xiii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb is looking to wear down Xiii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb motions for Xiii to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a jab. Xiii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Cobb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiii punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Xiii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb is looking for a sweep. Xiii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobb trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xiii prevents Cobb from standing back up. #T1#
Xiii trying to control from half guard but Cobb is working away.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii controlling the action here.
Xiii is nestled in close to Cobb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobb trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Xiii is controlling him well.
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobb is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiii digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Xiii throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xiii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
Xiii misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Xiii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Xiii moved away.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiii's calf.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Cobb cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Xiii lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiii moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Xiii.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Xiii.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Xiii feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xiii throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii lands a jab to the head.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Cobb misses.
Xiii throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Xiii with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Xiii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiii tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Xiii thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Xiii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Xiii throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCobb.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiii.
Xiii scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wedge Xiii!
A very excited looking Wedge Xiii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.

Event: Ascension - 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Xiii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Lazarus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiii takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Xiii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiii working aggressively here.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii swings wildly with an uppercut but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Xiii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Lazarus.
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!
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Xiii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Xiii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a series of punches but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from St Lazarus is predictable there
enabling Xiii to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Xiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Lazarus being controlled against the cage.
St Lazarus gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Lazaruss head.
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Xiii lands a hook that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Xiii misses with some punches.
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Lazarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xiii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus. #T2##BC2#
St Lazarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Lazarus scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.
Xiii lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Xiii wants to clinch up but St Lazarus keeps it at a distance.
St Lazarus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xiiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiii wants to control from the top but St Lazarus keeps moving.
St Lazarus seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Xiii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Lazarus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiii connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiii won't allow St Lazarus to sweep him here.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but St Lazarus has wrist control.
St Lazarus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiii is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xiii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Lazarus wants to sweep here but Xiii controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xiii stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! St Lazarus throws up his legs and catches Xiii in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Xiii tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by St Lazarus! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evansen has time to react.
Xiii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiii takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Evansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evansen throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Xiii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xiii.
Evansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Xiii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A body shot lands from Evansen.
A head punch on the inside from Evansen fails to land.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii tries to throw a body punch but Evansen avoids it by throwing Xiii back against the cage.
Xiii pushes Evansen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evansen looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Evansen. #TD#
Evansen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Xiii is trying to keep an underhook but Evansen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii wants to get back to full guard.
Evansen wants to control but Xiii is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evansen stalling.
Xiii wants to improve his position but Evansen is controlling well. #T1#
Evansen is taking a breather. Xiii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Evansen is keen to just control but Xiii is a slippery customer.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.
Evansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Xiii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evansen is pressing down on Xiii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiii is holding on for now.
Evansen prevents Xiii from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xiii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xiii is trying to maintain the position but Evansen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiii.
Xiii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evansen. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Xiii tries to clinch up but Evansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evansen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evansen. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL2#
Xiii clinches up against the cage.
Evansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evansen misses with some punches.
Evansen lands a left hand.
Xiii avoiding damage.
Xiii prevents a body shot from Evansen.
Xiii lands a body shot.
Xiii lands an uppercut.
Xiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evansen jumps guard but Xiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Evansen.
Evansen tries to work over Xiii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evansen has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Evansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Xiii blocking some punches.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Xiii lands a left hand.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evansen tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Evansen.
Xiii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Evansen misses with a body punch.
Xiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiii is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Evansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii prevents a body shot from Evansen.
Evansen blocks a body shot from Xiii.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
Xiii lands a shoulder strike.
Xiii lands a right hand.
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 Christian Evansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Evansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Evansen.
Evansen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiii to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiii wants to clinch up but Evansen keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Evansen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiii.
Xiii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evansen misses with a two punch combination.
Evansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evansen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evansen duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evansen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Evansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiii moves in looking to clinch but Evansen pushes him off.
Xiii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evansen. Evansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Evansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiii is out of range and Evansen settles back down.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evansen.
Evansen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Xiii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiii digs a right hand underneath Evansen's ribcage. Evansen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evansen prevents a body shot from Xiii.
Evansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Evansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evansen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiii is keeping busy.#T2#
Evansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Xiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evansen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evansen tries for a takedown but Xiii manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Evansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Xiii has hold of one of Evansen's legs. Evansen is fighting the takedown attempt but Xiii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evansen wants to get back to his feet but Xiii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xiii lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Xiii stands up over Evansen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Evansen working for submissions but it's allowed Xiii to get to half guard.
Xiii wants to pass to mount but Evansen is defending the position.
Evansen is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evansen trying to control from the bottom.
Evansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Evansen is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xiii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xiii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Evansen dodges it nicely.
Xiii is pressing down on Evansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evansen is holding on for now.
Xiii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii prevents Evansen from improving his position.
Evansen is trying to maintain the position but Xiii is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii walks into a straight right hand from Evansen.
Xiii checks a leg kick.
Xiii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Evansen has his takedown stuffed
and Xiii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Xiii has managed to clinch.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Evansen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Xiii tightens his grip and picks Evansen up, before dumping him to the ground. Evansen manages to land in guard.
Evansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Evansen wants to control but Xiii passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiii content to control rather than advance.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evansen is trying to control but can't.
Xiii is trying to control. Evansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evansen tries to get to full guard but Xiii has control of the leg.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Evansen.
Xiii scores with a jab. Evansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiii in his tracks.
Evansen lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiii misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Xiii takes the fight into the clinch.
Evansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Evansen tries to throw a body punch but Xiii avoids it by throwing Evansen back against the cage.
Evansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evansen.
Evansen digs a right hand underneath Xiii's ribcage. Xiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Evansen has picked Xiii up - he's going for a ride! Evansen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Xiii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xiii keeping full guard, as Evansen tries to pass.
Xiii has control of Evansen's left arm, preventing Evansen from doing any damage.
Evansen wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving. #T4#
Xiii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evansen is one step ahead there.
Evansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii is pulling down on Evansen's head. It's preventing any offense from Evansen, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evansen scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wedge Xiii.
I think Xiii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
After winning the bout, Wedge Xiii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Christian Evansen had this to say: 'Ill be back stronger and put on a show for the fans. Thank You'.

Event: Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Cobb thumps Xiii with a low kick.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xiii.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cobb down.
Xiii working the head with strikes.
Cobb wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Cobb holds on to Xiii's head and controls the position momentarily.
Xiii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii working away.#T1#
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Xiii cracks Cobb with a big right hand but Cobb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xiii throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xiii throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobb's head but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb is trying to improve his position.
Xiii gets to mount! Cobb was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cobb taking shots to the head.
Xiii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xiii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xiii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Xiii scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Xiii wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Cobb is trying desperately to improve position.
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Xiii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xiii landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb wants to control but Xiii is having none of it.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiii unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cobb wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xiii celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
An out of breath Wedge Xiii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiii in his tracks.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Xiii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Xiii only half commits.
Volkov throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiii throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Xiii feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Nice jab there from Xiii.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Volkov throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Volkov backing away here, and Xiii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
letting Xiii counter with a right hand.
Xiii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Xiii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Xiii trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Xiii postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Xiii 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. #T4#
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov slips under a jab from Xiii.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Xiii dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to bum rush Xiii with a series of wild strikes but Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.#TD2#
Xiii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Volkov tries to buck Xiii off but Xiii is having none of it.#T1#
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xiii is working Volkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov dodges the ground and pound from Xiii.#T3#
The strikes coming from Xiii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Xiii trying to control the position but Volkov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov slips a jab from Xiii.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiii.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a solid body kick.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses the jab.
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii scores with a head kick.
Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xiii lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiii's head.
A shot to the liver by Xiii. Beautiful body shot.
Xiii throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Xiii counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
A nice side step and Xiii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the 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!
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range. #T1#
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
And Xiii responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Xiii misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Volkov throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Xiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Xiii throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiii throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii looking to control.
Xiii pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving. #T4#
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Xiii has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wedge Xiii!
A victorious Wedge Xiii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SP ICON Adams V Jangles
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Cane.
Cane lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Xiii cracks Cane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Xiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xiii fails to land.
Xiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiii wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane is pressed up against the cage. Xiii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cane down to the mat. Cane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xiii checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiii is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Xiii darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.
Xiii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiii has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Xiii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xiii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cane gets underhooks to prevent Xiii's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xiii wants to stall.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cane receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Cane manages to get underhooks.
Xiii is working for takedown but Cane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Xiii controls the action.
Xiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Xiii misses with some punches.
Xiii taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cane gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Xiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane digs a right hand into Xiii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiii's gas tank.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Cane misses with some punches.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Xiii being controlled against the cage.
Cane gets underhooks to prevent Xiii's takedown attempt.
Xiii blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Xiii. #BC2#
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Cane thows a leg kick but Xiii checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Cane lands a big head kick that sends Xiii tumbling to the mat! Cane takes a step backwards and waves Xiii back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Xiii is rocked!
Cane misses with a few strikes there.
Cane swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Cane cracks Xiii's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Xiii slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cane can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sutter Cane!

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