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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wadenah has chosen Pantera - Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Toby Jay Wadenah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman gets a double leg takedown into Wadenah's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markman postures up.
Markman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman stays in close to Wadenah's body and controls the position.
Wadenah wants to sweep but no luck.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wadenah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markman slips under a jab.
Markman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Wadenah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a shot to the body
and Markman counters with a shoot takedown. Wadenah fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Markman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wadenah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wadenah kicks Markman off and gets to his feet.
Markman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wadenah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wadenah delivers a nice body kick.
Markman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wadenah was well out of range. Poor timing from Markman.
Markman staying out of range there.
Wadenah lands with a hook. Markman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wadenah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wadenah regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
Markman prevents Wadenah from getting back to his feet.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wadenah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markman throws a strike but Wadenah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wadenah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markman wants to stand and escape but Wadenah is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Markman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wadenah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wadenah is trying to buck Markman off.
Markman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Markman tries to score with some ground and pound. Wadenah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Markman trying to control the action but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
Wadenah sneaks out the side door and pushes Markman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah misses with a body shot.
Wadenah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markman lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markman 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.
Wadenah pushes Markman off and gets back to his feet.
Wadenah lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markman under the eye.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Wadenah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman shoots in and drives through. Wadenah sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markman checks a leg kick.
Wadenah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wadenah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markman.
Markman takes a swing at Wadenah's ribcage but misses.
Wadenah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wadenah.
A head kick from Wadenah lands but Markman takes it in his stride.
Markman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wadenah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markman jabs Wadenah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wadenah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markman on the side of the head.
Wadenah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markman doesn't seem bothered though.
Wadenah jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wadenah lands with an overhand left.
Markman is rocked!
Markman defending well as Wadenah loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Markman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wadenah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markman.
Markman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah lands a jab.
Wadenah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markman at a distance.
Markman blocks a head kick by Wadenah.
Wadenah swings for the body but Markman moves out of range.
Markman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Crunch! Wadenah slams his shin into Markman's torso.
Wadenah misses with a looping left.
Wadenah takes a swing at Markman's ribcage but misses.
Markman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wadenah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markman somewhat.
Wadenah throws a sloppy head kick and Markman moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown but Wadenah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Wadenah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wadenah looks to land a body kick but Markman moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Wadenah. That snapped Markman's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah throws a body punch but Markman moves out of range.
Wadenah is looking to land body kicks.
Wadenah throws the left hand but Markman avoids the punch easily.
Wadenah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Wadenah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wadenah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wadenah tests Markman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wadenah scores with a head kick. Markman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wadenah wants it to stay on the feet.
Wadenah scores with a jab to the body.
Markman is looking to wear down Wadenah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markman throws a big shot that misses.
Wadenah throws a head kick but Markman moves out of range.
Wadenah lands a jab.
Wadenah throws a leg kick which misses Markman's front leg but catches the back leg as Markman tries to avoid it.
Wadenah jabs at Markman's body.
Markman shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
Wadenah scores with a decent looking hook.
Markman moves out of range of the body kick.
Wadenah misses the shot to the body.
Wadenah misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah lands with an uppercut that bounces Markman off the cage and back into range.
Wadenah connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markman.
Wadenah throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Markman.
Markman defending well as Wadenah loads up on a big left hand.
Wadenah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wadenah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markman is able to avoid easily.
Wadenah blocks a jab.
Wadenah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah misses with a kick to the body.
Markman shoots for a double leg takedown but Wadenah sprawls well. He's pushed Markman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wadenah tries to score with a low kick but Markman moves his leg out of the way.
Wadenah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wadenah as he avoids it easily.
Wadenah misses with a head kick.
Wadenah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wadenah wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wadenah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wadenah lands a right hook to the body.
Wadenah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Markman checks it.
Wadenah lands a lovely overhand right.
Wadenah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wadenah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wadenah defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wadenah thows a body kick. Markman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wadenah swings for the body but Markman moves out of range.
Wadenah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markman fails with the takedown.
Markman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wadenah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markman. Markman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wadenah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wadenah throws a front kick aimed at Markman's knee but Markman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah misses with a left hand
and Markman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markman is in close to Wadenah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wadenah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wadenah controlling the pace for now.
Markman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wadenah wants to control the pace but Markman is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah controlling from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wadenah prevents Markman from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby Jay Wadenah has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wadenah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markman's hands.
Markman lands a nice looking body shot.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wadenah lands a nice hook to Markman's body. Markman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Markman as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Markman finds it's way through Wadenah's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wadenah looks to land a body kick but Markman moved away.
Markman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wadenah but Wadenah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wadenah throws the kick towards the body but Markman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah really dominated that round.
That's time! Markman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wadenah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. Wadenah tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wadenah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wadenah looks to score with a jab to the body but Markman is just out of range.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wadenah sprawls well. Wadenah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wadenah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markman doesn't seem bothered though.
Wadenah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. Wadenah tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wadenah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Wadenah misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wadenah. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wadenah scores with a hook to the body. Markman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wadenah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wadenah.
Markman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wadenah.
Markman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markman.
Wadenah throws a head kick that misses.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt - Wadenah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wadenah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markman.
Markman slips a jab and a cross from Wadenah.
A swing and a miss from Wadenah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wadenah as he jumps to the side.
Wadenah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wadenah throws the kick towards the body but Markman avoids it.
Wadenah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wadenah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markman.
Markman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wadenah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rory Markman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markman tries to get to full guard but Wadenah has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wadenah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wadenah trying to control but Markman is working from the bottom.
Wadenah sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Toby Jay Wadenah wasn't active enough on the ground.
Markman avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman moves out of range of the leg kick from Wadenah.
Markman fails with the takedown.
Markman shoots in and drives through. Wadenah sprawls well.
Wadenah's corner calls for a 1-2. Wadenah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wadenah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah throws a low kick but Markman moves out of range easily.
Wadenah lands a jab to the nose.
Markman throws the left hand but Wadenah avoids the punch easily.
Wadenah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Markman counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markman trying to control the action but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Markman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wadenah pinned against the cage. Wadenah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markman tries for a takedown but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wadenah thuds his shin into the meat of Markman's side.
Wadenah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wadenah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wadenah lands an overhand right.
Wadenah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wadenah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wadenah.
Markman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wadenah did well to prevent Markman getting side control.
Markman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Markman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wadenah is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wadenah is looking to get back to full guard here but Markman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wadenah is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Markman is controlling him well.
Wadenah struggling a bit here.
Wadenah being controlled for a moment.
Wadenah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Markman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman cracks Wadenah with a big elbow.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Wadenah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markman landing a few strikes.
Markman throwing strikes but Wadenah manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wadenah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Markman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wadenah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Markman stops Wadenah from getting back to his feet.
Markman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markman wants to control but Wadenah is keeping him busy.
Markman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wadenah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toby Jay Wadenah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wadenah's head.
Wadenah is trying to maintain the position but Markman is very close to passing his half guard.
Wadenah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wadenah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markman's hands.
Rory Markman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wadenah. Markman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wadenah slaps away a takedown attempt from Markman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wadenah thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markman 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.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Wadenah scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wadenah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wadenah slaps away a takedown attempt from Markman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wadenah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Jay Wadenah! Toby Jay Wadenah retains his welterweight title!
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