Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Wellstone delivers a nice body kick.
Wellstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wellstone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wellstone throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Wellstone avoids nicely.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wellstone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wellstone lands with a nice body kick.
Coleman looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Wellstone.
Wellstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coleman if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Wellstone counters with a head kick.
Wellstone needs to keep his hands up - Coleman had a free shot at his head there.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Wellstone counters with a good low kick that Coleman was not able to check.
Coleman throws a right hand that Wellstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellstone also avoids with ease.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellstone can pounce on him.
Wellstone misses with a head kick.
Wellstone takes one to the chin there.
Wellstone misses with the body kick
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Wellstone. #T2#
A jab from Coleman misses.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellstone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wellstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wellstone misses with a body kick.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wellstone counters with a crisp right that sends Coleman to the canvas! Wellstone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arnaud Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'my skills aren't there but my heart is.'.

Event: Daverio vs Goon
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Wellstone ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Wellstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Cyborg Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Wellstone.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reyes.
Wellstone takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellstone.
Reyes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Reyes engages and cracks Wellstone with a massive lead left hook - Wellstone tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Reyes is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyborg Reyes!

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wellstone tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wellstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wellstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Wellstone. That snapped Borisov's head back.
Wellstone throws a head kick but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellstone misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borisov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wellstone is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellstone. #TD2#
Borisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellstone on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellstone's guard now, I'm sure.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borisov is looking to pass into half guard but Wellstone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wellstone is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Borisov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellstone 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Wellstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wellstone trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Borisov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wellstone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Wellstone stands up from half guard.
A head kick misses from Borisov.
Nice takedown defense from Wellstone. No joy for Borisov on that attempt.
Wellstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Wellstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
Borisov tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Borisov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wellstone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borisov off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov trying to control the hands but Wellstone breaks the grip.
Borisov trying to get back to his feet but Wellstone is in full control for now.
Wellstone throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wellstone wants to control but Borisov manages to buck him off and is now in Wellstone's guard! Nice work there by Borisov!
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellstone is looking to sweep but instead, Borisov has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Borisov seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Borisov is controlling well.
Wellstone is refusing to be controlled, as Borisov sits in half guard.
Wellstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borisov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borisov's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wellstone misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wellstone as Borisov shoots in.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Borisov. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Wellstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wellstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wellstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Wellstone misses with a knee to the head.
Wellstone prevents the takedown attempt.
Ike Wellstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.#T1#
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Borisov won't want to take too many of those.
Wellstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Borisov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wellstone misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Wellstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown.
Wellstone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borisov moves out of range of the body kick from Wellstone.
Borisov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wellstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellstone. #T2#
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!
Wellstone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borisovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wellstone circles away.
And Wellstone counters with a quick kick to the body but Borisov blocks it.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Wellstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Wellstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellstone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borisov takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Wellstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head.
Wellstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wellstone lands a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone has Borisov pushed against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Wellstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wellstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wellstone.
Wellstone misses with a knee strike.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Wellstone.
Wellstone scores with a shot to the side of Borisov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellstone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Wellstone lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Wellstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellstone misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wellstone.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
Borisov is trying to break free.
Wellstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ike Wellstone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Wellstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellstone.
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hristo Borisov has been cut.
Wellstone is working Borisov over against the cage.
Wellstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Borisov is rocked!
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Borisov won't want to take too many of those.
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellstone finish him?
Wellstone is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hristo Borisov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Borisov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wellstone lands a head kick. Borisov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wellstone throws a wild body kick that Borisov sees coming a mile off.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wellstone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wellstone tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wellstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borisov tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Borisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wellstone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ike Wellstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Wellstone is looking to land body kicks.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Wellstone shows good takedown defense.
Wellstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borisov.
Wellstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borisov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borisov somewhat.
Wellstone pushes Borisov away with a front kick.#T2#
Borisov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wellstone Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Borisov is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Wellstone vs Smiff
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Wellstone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellstone momentarily.
Wellstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif misses the jab.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Wellstone moves away and avoids it.
Wellstone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Wellstone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wellstone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Wellstone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smif is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Wellstone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif cracks Wellstone with a hook to the temple - Wellstone is on wobbly legs here! Smif swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wellstone falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smif wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Smif!
After winning the bout, Bill Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose - Ike vs Kai
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Wellstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokugawa is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that Wellstone avoids nicely.
Tokugawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Wellstone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wellstone misses with a body kick.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Tokugawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellstone doesn't seem phased though.
Wellstone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wellstone thuds his shin into the meat of Tokugawa's side.
Wellstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tokugawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tokugawa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wellstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wellstone.
Tokugawa looks winded!#T2#
Wellstone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokugawa will feel that in the morning.
Wellstone throws a front kick that sends Tokugawa stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokugawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellstone - the referee stops the clock and Tokugawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellstone. Tokugawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ike Wellstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellstone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellstone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellstone throws a wild body kick that Tokugawa sees coming a mile off.
Tokugawa throws a counter combo.
Wellstone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wellstone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Wellstone lands a front kick.#CL#
Wellstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokugawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellstone won't allow it.
Tokugawa is trying to break the clinch but Wellstone has him pressed against the cage.
Wellstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tokugawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Wellstone misses with some punches.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellstone. #BC#
Wellstone breaks the clinch.
Wellstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Wellstone drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the cage. #T4#
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellstone.
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!
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Tokugawa won't want to take too many of those.
Wellstone blocks an uppercut.
Wellstone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wellstone trying to land knees to the body.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellstone.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Tokugawa tries to break free but Wellstone pushes him back against the cage.
Wellstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now.
Tokugawa managing to block the knees to the body from Wellstone.
Tokugawa working hard to break the clinch.
Wellstone crunches a lovely knee into Tokugawa's ribcage.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Wellstone trying to land knees to the body.
Wellstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellstone landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
Wellstone with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wellstone lands a head kick. Tokugawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wellstone is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy.
Tokugawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokugawa avoids a kick to the body.
Tokugawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Wellstone takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Wellstone.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellstone lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tokugawa working hard to break the clinch.
Wellstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wellstone lands with a light punch inside.
Wellstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellstone missing with knees to the body.
Wellstone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
Wellstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokugawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tokugawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wellstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokugawa.
Wellstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellstone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Wellstone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wellstone missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Wellstone trying to land knees to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ike Wellstone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellstone backwards.
Wellstone is leaning against Tokugawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Tokugawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa avoids a kick to the body.
Tokugawa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Wellstone gets a clinch.
Wellstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Wellstone looking to throw knees to the head but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wellstone missing with knees to the body.
Wellstone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wellstone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa managing to block the knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Wellstone's head.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Wellstone throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tokugawa.
Wellstone looking to throw knees to the head but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
Wellstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wellstone with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Wellstone looking to throw knees to the head but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellstone backwards.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Wellstone blocking some punches.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wellstone is working Tokugawa over against the cage.
Wellstone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wellstone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tokugawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wellstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wellstone.
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Wellstone lands a front kick.
Tokugawa misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellstone.
Wellstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wellstone throws a head kick that misses
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Wellstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Wellstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wellstone tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Wellstone gets an underhook and turns Tokugawa into the cage.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wellstone. #BC#
Wellstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wellstone moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes.
Wellstone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokugawa misses the target. #T2#
Wellstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wellstone defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellstone scores with a kick to the body.
Wellstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tokugawa's head backwards.#T3#
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Wellstone moves away and avoids it.
Tokugawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands a head kick!
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellstone counters with a nice body kick.
Wellstone tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ike Wellstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Wellstone.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wellstone staying out of range there.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokugawa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wellstone with a body shot.
Wellstone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Wellstone lands with a kick to the temple. Tokugawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellstone throws a push kick but Tokugawa slaps the foot to one side.
Wellstone throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tokugawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellstone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Wellstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wellstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tokugawa blocks a head kick by Wellstone.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokugawa. That snapped Wellstone's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellstone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone throws a lazy body kick
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellstone looks for the body kick but Tokugawa saw that one coming.
Wellstone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Wellstone counters with a good low kick that Tokugawa was not able to check.
Tokugawa connects with the punch.
Wellstone lands a head kick. Tokugawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left lands for Tokugawa.
Wellstone is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tokugawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Tokugawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wellstone scores with a head kick.
Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Wellstone is rocked!
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokugawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellstone - the referee stops the clock and Tokugawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellstone. Tokugawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Wellstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tokugawa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tokugawa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wellstone misses with the body kick
and Tokugawa counters with a huge left! Wellstone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tokugawa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wellstone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tokugawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kai Tokugawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ike Wellstone spoke after the fight, saying 'I loved being the champion, and maybe I will be again. But all good things must come to an end, though I hope it is a temporary end.'.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (6)
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellstone.
Wellstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Wellstone moves into range and clinches up with Funny.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wellstone prevents it.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Doug Funny has been cut.
Funny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Funny is trying to trip Wellstone. He has hold of a leg but Wellstone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funny persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wellstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funny is one step ahead there.
Funny trying to control but Wellstone is working from the bottom.
Wellstone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wellstone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funny manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funny is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Wellstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Funny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellstone controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funny is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wellstone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funny postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funny trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funny working some strikes from top position.
Wellstone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Funny keeping full guard, as Wellstone tries to pass.
Wellstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wellstone trying to control but Funny is working from the bottom.
Wellstone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Simply The Best that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Funny is pulling down on Wellstone's head to control his posture.
Wellstone trying to control but Funny is working from the bottom. #T3#
Funny pulls Wellstone in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellstone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wellstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funny is trying to control the position but Wellstone postures up.
Wellstone passes Funny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funny is not content to let Wellstone control the position.
Wellstone stalling away here and it's allowed Funny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Funny controlling the position.
Wellstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellstone looking to sit in guard and control but Funny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wellstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funny trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funny working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funny won't allow Wellstone to sweep him here.
Funny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wellstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Funny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wellstone keeps Funny at a distance using the push kick.
Wellstone tries to clinch but Funny is having none of it.
Funny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wellstone defends it well.
Wellstone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funny.
Wellstone lands a head kick. Funny smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Funny takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wellstone throws a head kick but Funny moves out of range.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Funny counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Wellstone has his feet on Funny's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Funny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellstone - the referee stops the clock and Funny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellstone. Funny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Funny is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wellstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellstone scores with a head kick.
Funny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wellstone. That one must have hurt.
Wellstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Funny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ike Wellstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellstone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funny under the eye.#ROC#Funny is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Doug Funny's cut even more.
Wellstone lands a brutal head kick. Funny looks out on his feet and Wellstone throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ike Wellstone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYCL - Wellstone vs. Hittah II
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Hittah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wellstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wellstone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wellstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hittah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hittah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hittah moves out of range of the body kick from Wellstone. #CL#
Wellstone forces Hittah back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Wellstone on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Wellstone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hittah looks winded!
Hittah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wellstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hittahs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hittah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wellstone has him pressed against the cage.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wellstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Wellstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hittah backwards.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
Wellstone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Wellstone digs a right hand into Hittah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hittah's gas tank.
Wellstone landing knees to the body.
Wellstone lands with a light punch inside.
Wellstone lands a nice knee to the body.
Hittah takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head.
Wellstone crunches a lovely knee into Hittah's ribcage.
Wellstone landing knees to the head.
Wellstone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hittah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wellstone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Hittah won't want to take too many of those.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Big Hittah has been cut.
Wellstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hittah tries to circle away but Wellstone has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Hittah won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Wellstone - that landed with a thud.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hittah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Wellstone with a knee to the head.
Hittah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellstone working Hittah over with knees to the body.
Wellstone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wellstone lands a right hand. #ROC#Hittah is rocked!
Wellstone with a knee to the head.
Hittah is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellstone finish him?
Wellstone lands a big right hand that drops Hittah! The killer instinct kicks in and Wellstone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wellstone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ike Wellstone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Big Hittah spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I promise that'.

Event: NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Hittah gets tackled into the cage by Wellstone. Wellstone maintains the clinch.
Wellstone lands a left hand.
Hittah takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Big Hittah has been cut.
Hittah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellstone gets through Hittah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hittah avoiding damage as Wellstone throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hittah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hittah misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
Hittah is breathing heavily.
Wellstone lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head.
Wellstone lands a shoulder strike.
Wellstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Hittah won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Wellstone.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hittah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Wellstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Hittah won't want to take too many of those.
Wellstone lands a right hand.
Wellstone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellstone with a knee to the head.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellstone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Wellstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Hittah takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Hittah is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Oh Hittah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wellstone scores with a shot to the side of Hittah's head.
Wellstone jerks Hittah's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hittah drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wellstone goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wellstone because Hittah was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ike Wellstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Big Hittah was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. I promise that'.

Event: NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Wellstone. #CL#
Rider tries to keep at a distance but Wellstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellstone landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like LeRoy Rider has been cut.
Wellstone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wellstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Wellstone with a knee to the head.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wellstone has him pressed against the cage.
Wellstone lands with a light punch inside.
Wellstone misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellstone won't allow it.
Rider avoids a wild elbow strike from Wellstone.
Rider wants to break free but Wellstone has control.
Rider is trying to push Wellstone away but Wellstone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rider wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rider managing to block the knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head.
Wellstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rider backwards. #ROC#Rider is rocked!
A knee to the head by Wellstone.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellstone finish him?
Wellstone lands a big right hand that drops Rider! The killer instinct kicks in and Wellstone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wellstone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview.

Event: NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hirasho doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellstone circles away.
Hirasho's coach down at Simply The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hirasho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wellstone misses with the body kick
and Hirasho counters with an inside leg kick.
Hirasho moves in looking to clinch but Wellstone pushes him off.
Wellstone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hirasho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hirasho.
Wellstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Shendo Hirasho has been cut.
Wellstone throws a head kick but Hirasho moves out of range.
Wellstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirasho blocks the body kick.
Hirasho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hirasho moves to clinch but Wellstone breaks away
and Wellstone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hirasho fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Hirasho clinches. #BC#
Wellstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hirasho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellstone - the referee stops the clock and Hirasho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellstone. Hirasho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wellstone connects with an inside leg kick.
Wellstone swings for the body but Hirasho moves out of range.
Hirasho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hirasho wants to clinch.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirasho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hirasho wants to clinch up but Wellstone keeps it at a distance.
Wellstone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hirasho moves in looking to clinch but Wellstone pushes him off.
Wellstone misses the shot to the body.
Wellstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wellstone is looking to wear down Hirasho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Hirasho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wellstone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellstone.
Hirasho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirasho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wellstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellstone lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirasho stuffs the takedown.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellstone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirasho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellstone lands a high kick!
Hirasho misses with a head kick.
Hirasho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Wellstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellstone just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hirasho doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellstone circles away.
Hirasho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirasho is looking to clinch but Wellstone is avoiding it.
Hirasho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wellstone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wellstone throws a head kick that misses.
Hirasho doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellstone circles away.
Wellstone throws the kick towards the body but Hirasho avoids it.
Hirasho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hirasho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wellstone catches Hirasho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hirasho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Wellstone.
Wellstone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hirasho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wellstone throws a push kick but Hirasho slaps the foot to one side.
Wellstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Wellstone misses with a low kick.
Wellstone sets himself, and Hirasho steps forward looking for the clinch! Wellstone avoids it this time.
Hirasho moves out of range of the body kick from Wellstone.
Hirasho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hirasho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirasho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Wellstone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wellstone misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellstone. Hirasho does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shendo Hirasho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wellstone misses with a low kick.
Hirasho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirasho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirasho.
Hirasho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hirasho is looking to clinch.
Wellstone misses with a body kick.
Hirasho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellstone.
Hirasho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wellstone misses with a wild body shot.
Hirasho doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellstone circles away.
Hirasho is looking to clinch but Wellstone is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick and Hirasho moves out of range easily.
Wellstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirasho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wellstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellstone throws a front kick that sends Hirasho stumbling back into the cage.
Wellstone just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Wellstone misses.
Hirasho scores with a leg kick.
Wellstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wellstone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wellstone throws a body punch but Hirasho moves out of range.
Hirasho throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirasho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirasho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellstone misses with a body kick.
Wellstone sets himself, and Hirasho steps forward looking for the clinch! Wellstone avoids it this time.
Hirasho tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirasho tries to clinch up.
Wellstone avoids the head kick by Hirasho.
Hirasho tries to clinch but Wellstone is having none of it. #T2#
Wellstone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shendo Hirasho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirasho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirasho connects with a leg kick.
Hirasho wants to clinch up but Wellstone keeps it at a distance.
Wellstone lands with a hook. Hirasho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wellstone throws a jab when Hirasho was well out of range.#CL2#
Hirasho clinches up against the cage.
Hirasho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wellstone blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellstone slowing the pace effectively.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Wellstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirasho is looking to clinch but Wellstone is avoiding it.
Hirasho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Wellstone blocks the low kick.#T3#
Wellstone throws a wild body kick that Hirasho sees coming a mile off.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellstone attempts a counter takedown but Hirasho avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirasho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellstone lunges at Hirasho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirasho's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellstone!
Wellstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hirasho can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Hirasho 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#That has opened up Shendo Hirasho's cut even more.
Wellstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hirasho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hirasho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirasho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Wellstone.
Hirasho is looking to clinch. #T4#
Wellstone misses with a hook.
Hirasho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellstone.
Hirasho tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Hirasho blocks the leg kick.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirasho closes the distance but Wellstone moves to the side #TD#
and Wellstone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wellstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hirasho pushes Wellstone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wellstone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wellstone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wellstone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wellstone controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shendo Hirasho's cut.
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#
Hirasho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirasho wants to counter with a clinch but Wellstone pushes him away.
Wellstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirasho.
Wellstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirasho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirasho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wellstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellstone misses with an uppercut.
Ike Wellstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirasho tries to clinch up.
Wellstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirasho at a distance.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellstone feinted with a counter takedown.
Wellstone misses with a hook. Hirasho ducked under it nicely.
Wellstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirasho is looking to clinch.
Wellstone is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Hirasho rushes Wellstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirasho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wellstone.
Hirasho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wellstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Wellstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirasho darts in trying to clinch
and Wellstone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hirasho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hirasho tries to clinch but Wellstone is having none of it.
Hirasho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellstone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hirasho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirasho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ike Wellstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wellstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirasho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hirasho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wellstone to score with a decent uppercut.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hirasho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirasho.
Wellstone shoots in for a double leg but Hirasho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirasho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wellstone counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirasho doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellstone circles away.
Shendo Hirasho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellstone swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hirasho fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hirasho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hirasho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head.
Hirasho missing with knees to the body.
Hirasho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellstone managing to block the knees to the body from Hirasho.
Wellstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Hirasho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wellstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hirasho landing knees to the head.
Wellstone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Wellstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirasho avoiding damage as Wellstone throws knees to the body.
Hirasho looking to throw knees to the head but Wellstone is blocking nicely.
Wellstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hirasho backwards. #T4#
Wellstone is pushing Hirasho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hirasho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wellstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shendo Hirasho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hirasho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirasho backwards.
Hirasho misses with a knee to the head.
Wellstone is pushing Hirasho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Wellstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shendo Hirasho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wellstone works Hirasho's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Wellstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wellstone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Wellstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bazemore is just out of range.
Bazemore attempts a counter takedown but Wellstone avoids it well and moves away.
Wellstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bazemore manages to avoid it.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bazemore. Bazemore gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ike Wellstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bazemore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellstone pinned against the cage. Wellstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellstone misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bazemore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellstone's guard.
Wellstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellstone, not yet.
Wellstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazemore looking to pass the guard.
Bazemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bazemore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bazemore is stalling in the full guard.
Wellstone is trying to hold Bazemore in close to prevent damage but Bazemore has managed to pass into half guard.
Bazemore working Wellstone over with strikes.
Bazemore working Wellstone over with strikes.
Wellstone is trying to maintain the position but Bazemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Bazemore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bazemore prevents Wellstone from improving his position.#SUB#
Bazemore is trying to work for a kimura but Wellstone is defending well. #T2#
Wellstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazemore is keen to just control but Wellstone is a slippery customer.
Bazemore prevents Wellstone from standing back up.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Bazemore is controlling well. #SUB#
Bazemore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Bazemore uses his free foot to push down on Wellstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wellstone.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wellstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bazemore lands a big elbow.
Bazemore lands a big shot there that rocks Wellstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Bazemore working for a guillotine from mount but Wellstone is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Bazemore swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wellstone is now in Bazemore's guard. A big mistake from Bazemore there, giving up the dominant position!
Wellstone trying to control but Bazemore is working from the bottom.
Wellstone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Bazemore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazemore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellstone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bazemore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellstone is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bazemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Bazemore is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendric Bazemore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bazemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bazemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Wellstone is trying to control the position but Bazemore postures up.
Wellstone has momentary wrist control but Bazemore slips an elbow through the middle.
Wellstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wellstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellstone, not yet.
Bazemore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazemore looking to sit in guard and control but Wellstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wellstone trying to control but Bazemore is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wellstone postures up in Bazemore's guard and throws a big left but Bazemore blocks it.
Wellstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wellstone is continuing to stall.
Bazemore keeping moving, preventing Wellstone from controlling successfully.
Bazemore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazemore is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wellstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bazemore keeping moving, preventing Wellstone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Wellstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bazemore, pushing him back against the cage.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazemore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wellstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bazemore avoids it.
Wellstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wellstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bazemore is trying to drag Wellstone to the mat but Wellstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellstone lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Bazemore is looking for a takedown.
Bazemore tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellstone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bazemore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazemore moves out of range of the body kick.
Bazemore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazemore somewhat.
Wellstone cracks Bazemore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wellstone misses with a wild body shot.
Bazemore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wellstone connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellstone 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 Bazemore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bazemore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kendric Bazemore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bazemore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wellstone throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Wellstone instigates a clinch.
Wellstone prevents the takedown attempt.
Bazemore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wellstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wellstone stops a takedown attempt from Bazemore.
Wellstone lands a nice uppercut.
Wellstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bazemore backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazemore avoiding damage as Wellstone throws knees to the body.
Wellstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Wellstone lands an uppercut.
Wellstone gets through Bazemore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Wellstone 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wellstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wellstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bazemore manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Wellstone closes the distance and clinches.
Bazemore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wellstone is defending well.
Ike Wellstone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wellstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellstone.
Bazemore wants to take the fight to the mat but Wellstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazemore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bazemore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wellstone defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Wellstone. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bazemore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bazemore rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellstone connects with a right hand. Bazemore shakes it off.#KD2#
Wellstone drops Bazemore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bazemore looks back up at him and smiles so Wellstone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bazemore is rocked!
Wellstone lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bazemore head around and knocks him out cold! Wellstone hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Wellstone!
A very excited looking Ike Wellstone 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.

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