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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth comes to the cage accompanied by Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vadokowich's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
23 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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181 lbs
47 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayth darts in looking for a takedown but Vadokowich gets double underhooks and turns Fayth into the cage.
Fayth blocks a head kick by Vadokowich.
Fayth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fayth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth throws a wild body kick that Vadokowich sees coming a mile off.
Fayth throws a solid leg kick but Vadokowich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fayth.
Vadokowich throws a shot from downtown. Fayth moves away and avoids it.
Ray Fayth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayth connects with a single shot there.
Fayth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fayth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vadokowich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Vadokowich, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayth darts in looking for a takedown but Vadokowich gets double underhooks and turns Fayth into the cage.
Vadokowich throws a body punch but Fayth moves out of range.
Fayth scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fayth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fayth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vadokowich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Vadokowich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fayth.
Both fighters circling a little - Fayth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fayth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fayth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi in the buildup to the fight.
Fayth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vadokowich.
Fayth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vadokowich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich wants to control but Fayth is keeping busy.
Vadokowich tries to roll over but Fayth keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vadokowich wants to control but Fayth is keeping busy.
Fayth wants to free his trapped foot but Vadokowich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vadokowich is staying active underneath Fayth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vadokowich is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth working Vadokowich over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vadokowich's head.
Fayth wants to control but Vadokowich is keeping him busy.
Vadokowich tries to roll over but Fayth keeps him under control.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but Vadokowich defending well.
Fayth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fayth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fayth tries to pass to full mount but Vadokowich defends it.
Vadokowich wants to improve his position but Fayth is controlling well.
Vadokowich is trying to control but can't.
Vadokowich manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Vadokowich is keeping the position.
Vadokowich trying to keep a closed guard but Fayth is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vadokowich controlling Fayth's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vadokowich looking for a sweep. Not yet Vadokowich, not yet.
Vadokowich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vadokowich keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vadokowich misses with a double jab.
Vadokowich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Fayth tenderised Vadokowich's leg. Vadokowich is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vadokowich misses with a hook.
Fayth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vadokowich if he has to take too many more of those.
Vadokowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayth manages to avoid it.
Fayth attempts a counter takedown but Vadokowich avoids it well and moves away.
Vadokowich misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fayth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fayth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fayth lands a jab.
Fayth thows a leg kick but Vadokowich checks it
and Vadokowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fayth thows a leg kick but Vadokowich checks it
and Vadokowich counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Vadokowich, which made it look bad.
Fayth thuds his shin into the meat of Vadokowich's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fayth.
Nice defenses there by Fayth.
Fayth connects with a solid leg kick.
Fayth throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fayth misses.
Fayth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth fails with a takedown attempt.
Vadokowich steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vadokowich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fayth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vadokowich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vadokowich throws a lazy right hand but Fayth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ray Fayth is winning the standup battle so far.
Fayth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vadokowich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fayth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vadokowich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vadokowich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fayth somewhat.
Vadokowich throws out a counter right but Fayth avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Vadokowich. No joy for Fayth on that attempt.
Vadokowich throws a counter combo.
Fayth ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Fayth shoots in looking for a takedown. Vadokowich tries to sprawl out of it but Fayth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vadokowich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Vadokowich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vadokowich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fayth.
Vadokowich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fayth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vadokowich.
Vadim Vadokowich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vadokowich throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
Vadokowich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vadokowich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vadokowich avoids the head kick by Fayth.
Fayth avoids a kick to the body.
Fayth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vadokowich can do to turn this around?
Vadokowich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fayth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vadokowich's guard.
Vadokowich controls Fayth momentarily but Fayth frees himself.
Fayth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vadokowich tries to get to full guard but Fayth has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth seems to be looking for submissions.
Vadokowich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vadokowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fayth is one step ahead there.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
Vadokowich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vadokowich is trying to keep Fayth in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vadokowich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fayth has his takedown stuffed
and Vadokowich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fayth scores with the left hand. Vadokowich knows he should have avoided that one.
Vadokowich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fayth on the side of the head.
Fayth is rocked!
Fayth moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth throws a leg kick which misses Vadokowich's front leg but catches the back leg as Vadokowich tries to avoid it.
Vadokowich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fayth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vadokowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fayth is one step ahead there.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vadokowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fayth won't allow Vadokowich to sweep him here.
Fayth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vadokowich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fayth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vadokowich's guard.
Fayth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fayth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fayth is keen to just control but Vadokowich is a slippery customer.
Vadokowich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vadokowich.
Vadokowich working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control but Vadokowich is working from the bottom.
Vadokowich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fayth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vadokowich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Vadokowich keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vadokowich controls Fayth momentarily but Fayth frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fayth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth closes the distance and clinches up with Vadokowich, looking for a takedown. Fayth pushes Vadokowich against the cage but Vadokowich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vadokowich throws out a counter right but Fayth avoids it with no problem.
Fayth scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vadokowich throws a nice head kick!
Fayth moves out of range of the body kick from Vadokowich.
Fayth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fayth.
Fayth walks into a jab.
Oh Fayth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray Fayth's cut is getting worse.
Vadokowich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fayth. Fayth obviously looking to wear him down.
Vadokowich throws a big shot that misses.
Fayth seems to have got his legs back now.
Fayth throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
Vadokowich loads up on a big right hand but Fayth slips the punch.
Fayth tries to land a leg kick but Vadokowich saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Vadokowich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vadokowich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fayth somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich throws a big shot that misses.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fayth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vadokowich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fayth in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Vadokowich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fayth trying to control the position but Vadokowich is working away.
Fayth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vadokowich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vadim Vadokowich just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vadokowich slaps away a takedown attempt from Fayth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vadokowich misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fayth.
Fayth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vadokowich's head.
Fayth tries for a takedown but Vadokowich circles away easily
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. 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.
A left lands for Fayth.
Jab from Fayth.
Vadokowich misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fayth.
Vadokowich dips to his left and cracks Fayth with an uppercut!
Fayth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range and Fayth settles back down.
Vadokowich throws a counter combo.
Fayth goes for a double leg but Vadokowich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vadokowich continues to drive forward.
Vadokowich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vadokowich misses with an uppercut. Fayth saw that one coming.
Fayth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fayth slips a straight right by Vadokowich.
Fayth feinted with a counter takedown.
Fayth blocks a jab.
Vadokowich moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Vadokowich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fayth moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Fayth is predictable there
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
Fayth fails with the takedown
and Vadokowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth thuds his shin into the meat of Vadokowich's side.
Fayth checks a leg kick.
Fayth staying out of range there.
Fayth scores with the left hand. Vadokowich knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vadokowich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fayth lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Fayth coming out on top.
Fayth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vadokowich throws a leg kick
and Fayth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vadokowich!
Vadokowich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth scoring with punches and elbows.
Vadokowich is looking for a sweep.
Fayth wants to control but Vadokowich is keeping him busy.
Fayth working the body and head with strikes.
Fayth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vadokowich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fayth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vadokowich manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is working for a kimura but Vadokowich is defending it quite comfortably.
Fayth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vadokowich's head.
Fayth is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vadokowich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fayth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fayth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vadokowich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fayth working Vadokowich over with strikes.
Vadokowich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth had his way with Vadim Vadokowich in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fayth throws a solid leg kick but Vadokowich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fayth.
Fayth lands a nice hook to Vadokowich's body. Vadokowich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fayth throws a leg kick which misses Vadokowich's front leg but catches the back leg as Vadokowich tries to avoid it.
Fayth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Vadokowich with a jab.
Fayth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Fayth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fayth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
Fayth throws a leg kick but Vadokowich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich slaps away a takedown attempt from Fayth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vadokowich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vadokowich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vadokowich throws a leg kick
and Fayth counters with a single leg into guard. Vadokowich didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich working a defensive guard but Fayth passes into half guard.
Vadokowich manages to get to full guard.
Fayth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vadokowich's guard.
Vadokowich wants to control but Fayth is keeping busy.
Fayth is trying to work for a kimura but Vadokowich is defending well.
Still in half guard, Fayth seems content to control.
Fayth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vadokowich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ray Fayth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich is trying to maintain the position but Fayth is very close to passing his half guard.
Fayth not doing much here.
Fayth 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.
Fayth'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.
Vadokowich is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth controlling the action here.
Vadokowich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vadim Vadokowich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fayth connects with a leg kick. Vadokowich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vadokowich misses with a looping right.
Fayth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fayth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fayth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fayth thumps Vadokowich with a low kick.
Fayth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fayth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich moves forwards but Fayth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fayth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vadokowich sprawls well. Vadokowich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fayth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vadokowich lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fayth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fayth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ray Fayth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Vadim Vadokowich spoke after the fight, saying 'Give it up for my opponent! I come to fight every time!'.
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