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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang has chosen So Cold by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
29 - 17 - 3 |
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160 cm
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153 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liang but Liang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xiii avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Liang misses.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liang feints a counter leg kick.
Liang tries to clinch but Xiii is having none of it.
Xiii darts in looking for a takedown but Liang gets double underhooks and turns Xiii into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Xiii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLiang.
Liang throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Xiii shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but Liang is keeping the position.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.
Liang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiii postures up.
Liang is looking to stand up but Xiii isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiii swats away the attempt to clinch by Liang.
Xiii lands with a nice body punch.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Liang misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xiii is in Liang's guard.
Liang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xiii prevents Liang from getting back to his feet.
Xiii lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liang seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Liang being controlled here, momentarily.
Xiii cracks Liang with a solid left hand.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii prevents Liang from getting back to his feet.
Xiii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liang was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xiii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liang is not content to let Xiii control the position.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liang defending well though.
Liang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xiii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Liang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xiii.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but Liang is defending well.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liang's head.
Xiii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiii throws a strike but Liang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Liang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Liang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xiii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liang feints a counter leg kick.
Liang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiii to score with a decent uppercut.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liang dips to his left and cracks Xiii with an uppercut!
Liang wants to slow Xiii down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liang motions for Xiii to come forward. Liang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Xiii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuai Liang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiii dives in for a single leg takedown but Liang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xiii scoring with some ground and pound.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Liang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xiii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses.
Liang trying to keep a closed guard but Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Liang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liang is keeping the position for now.
Liang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiii won't allow Liang to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiii postures up in Liang's guard and throws a big left but Liang blocks it.
Liang pulls Xiii in close to prevent any damage.
Liang is trying to keep Xiii in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Liang throws a front kick aimed at Xiii's knee but Xiii avoids it well.
Xiii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liang misses with a hook.
Xiii goes for a double leg but Liang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liang continues to drive forward.
Liang digs a good hook to Xiii's body.
Liang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiii.
Xiii lands with an overhand left.
Xiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang motions for Xiii to come forward. Liang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Liang shows good takedown defense.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liang defends it nicely.
Liang feints a counter leg kick.
Xiii goes for a double leg but Liang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liang continues to drive forward.
Kuai Liang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Liang misses
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Xiii.
Xiii lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Liang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xiii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Liang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liang.
Liang lands with a right hand.
Liang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liang swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Liang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiii checks a leg kick.
Xiii throwing a counter right hand but Liang manages to avoid it.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Liang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liang throws a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a good low kick that Liang was not able to check.
Liang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiii checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Xiii.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Liang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liang is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liang defends it nicely.
Xiii checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kuai Liang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Xiii throws a body punch but Liang moves out of range.
Liang wants to slow Xiii down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Xiii misses.
Xiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiii throws out the jab.
Xiii misses with a hook.
Liang connects with a high kick.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
Xiii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liang - that will leave a mark!
Liang scores with a jab.
Liang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Xiii shoots for a double leg takedown but Liang sprawls well. He's pushed Xiii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xiii lands with a hook. Liang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liang misses with a hook. Xiii ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Xiii finds it's target.
Liang throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Liang.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liang.
Liang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xiii swings for the body but Liang moves out of range.
Liang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liang closes the distance and pushes Xiii back into the cage.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiii controls his hands.
Liang lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiii.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiiis head.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Xiii is pushing Liang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Xiii lands an uppercut.
Liang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xiii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up with Liang, looking for a takedown. Xiii pushes Liang against the cage but Liang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Liang tenderised Xiii's leg. Xiii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liang 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang looks to throw a body kick
enabling Xiii to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiii.
Liang throws a leg kick but Xiii moved away.
Liang tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liang.
Xiii goes for a double leg but Liang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liang continues to drive forward.
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liang scores with a head kick.
Liang tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiii looks for the body kick but Liang saw that one coming.
Liang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Liang ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Liang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liang misses with a body kick.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Liang circles away easily
and Liang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiii takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liang's sensitive parts.
Xiii connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii swings for the body but Liang moves out of range.
Xiii dives in and scores a takedown into Liang's guard.
Liang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiii's guard.
Liang preventing the sweep.
Liang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Xiii, up you get!
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Liang feints a counter leg kick.
Xiii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liang moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiii.
Liang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Liang.
An inside leg kick from Liang misses.
A low kick from Liang is predictable there
and Xiii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Liang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liang 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Liang!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuai Liang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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