PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves has chosen I Want War by Pastor Troy as his entrance music. James Graves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jay Wadenah
vs
Graves

190 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

185 cm
27
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Graves!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wadenah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wadenah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch but Wadenah moves away
and Wadenah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Wadenah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Wadenah counters with a good, hard body kick but Graves shrugs it off.
A jab from Wadenah finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Wadenah counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Graves misses with a leg kick
and Wadenah counters with a left to the body.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a lazy head kick
letting Wadenah counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Wadenah counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wadenah counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Wadenah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Wadenah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wadenah counters with a nice body kick.
Graves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wadenah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graves somewhat.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Wadenah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves moves to clinch but Wadenah breaks away
and Wadenah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wadenah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wadenah!

It looks like James Graves has been cut.
Wadenah scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Graves wants to clinch
and Wadenah counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Wadenah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
enabling Wadenah to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Wadenah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graves's knee momentarily.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Wadenah is just out of range.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wadenah counters with a leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wadenah counters with a low kick, right behind Graves 's knee.
Graves looks gassed!
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wadenah counter with a right hand.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Wadenah, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Wadenah against the cage but Wadenah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toby Jay Wadenah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Graves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah with a jab.
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Graves wants to clinch up but Wadenah keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wadenah connects with a jab.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wadenah moves out of range of the strikes.
Wadenah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wadenah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wadenah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wadenah counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wadenah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Wadenah finds it's target.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Wadenah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves checks a low kick from Wadenah.
Wadenah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Wadenah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wadenah.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Wadenah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wadenah cracks Graves with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Jay Wadenah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wadenah counters with an inside leg kick.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wadenah rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wadenah is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Graves.
An inside leg kick lands from Wadenah.
James Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a leg kick but Wadenah checks it.
Wadenah throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Graves throws a head kick that misses
and Wadenah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves connects with a high kick.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wadenah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves jabs Wadenah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves wants to clinch but Wadenah slips to the side
and Wadenah counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Wadenah swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Wadenah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Wadenah.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wadenah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Wadenah counters with a big head kick but Graves shrugs it off.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Wadenah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Graves is looking to clinch but Wadenah is avoiding it.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wadenah looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a head kick that misses
and Wadenah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Wadenah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Wadenah misses its intended target.
Wadenah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Wadenah counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves wants to clinch
and Wadenah counters with a nice body shot.
Graves is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Graves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wadenah. That's going to slow Graves down.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Wadenah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Graves really felt that one!
Graves motions for Wadenah to come forward. Graves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graves wants to clinch but Wadenah slips to the side
and Wadenah counters with a head kick. That will keep Graves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wadenah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wadenah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves moves to clinch but Wadenah breaks away
and Wadenah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wadenah swivels and escapes.
Graves misses the body punch
and Wadenah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Graves might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wadenah has got the better of the exchanges.
Wadenah leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toby Jay Wadenah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Graves.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves misses with a combination
and Wadenah counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Wadenah. That snapped Graves's head back.
Graves wants to clinch but Wadenah slips to the side
and Wadenah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Graves is looking to clinch but Wadenah is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Jay Wadenah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

A head kick by Graves misses
and Wadenah counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Wadenah counters with a straight right hand.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wadenah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
letting Wadenah counter with a right hand.
Graves moves to clinch but Wadenah breaks away
and Wadenah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves looks to clinch
and Wadenah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Wadenah tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wadenah lands with a cross.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Wadenah avoids a kick to the body.
Wadenah looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves moves to clinch but Wadenah breaks away
and Wadenah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wadenah counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Wadenah lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Wadenah feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves takes one on the button.
Wadenah cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wadenah jabs at Graves's body.
Wadenah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Wadenah keeps the fight on the outside.
Wadenah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a lazy body kick
letting Wadenah counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wadenah 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 Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Wadenah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wadenah counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Wadenah misses.
Wadenah lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
Wadenah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wadenah throws out a powerful jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Wadenah moves out of range.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wadenah to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Wadenah counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Graves misses with the body kick
and Wadenah counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves thows a body shot but no joy.
Wadenah scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wadenah sprawls well. Wadenah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Wadenah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wadenah cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Wadenah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wadenah counters with a left to the body.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Wadenah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Wadenah. Beautiful body shot.
Wadenah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch
letting Wadenah counter with a right hand.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Wadenah works the jab nicely.
Wadenah scoring well with a low kick there.
Wadenah lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wadenah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wadenah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Toby Jay Wadenah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Wadenah scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wadenah 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Jay Wadenah!