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Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Chatham-Kent MMA Roundup: Eldridge to Fight, Gracie Barra in Niagara, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month ago

Gracie Barra Chatham athlete’s Gain Success at the Niagara BJJ Open

Chatham-Kent athletes are in the full spring swing of things right now with two local mixed martial arts schools leading the way.

Four […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Chad Laprise Gets Submission Victory in Bellator Debut, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month, 1 week ago

Chatham’s Chad Laprise made an impressive Bellator debut last night submitting Josh Taveirne via triangle choke 2:48 into their fight at the Colosseum in Caesars Windsor. Taveirne wasted no time in getting in […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Josh Rich Earns Title Shot With Victory in Michigan, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dresden native Josh Rich continued his climb up the ranks of amateur mixed martial arts on the weekend with a first round submission victory over Derek Smith at TXC 49, in Highland, Michigan. Rich battled 6-4 […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Josh Rich Fighting For Title Shot This Weekend at TXC in Michigan, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chatham Kent mixed martial artist Josh “The Ripper” Rich is set for a big step in his amateur fighting career this weekend. The 3-1 fighter out of Dresden is ready to take on Derek Smith in a bout to detemine the […]

Dwight Wakabayashi commented on the post, Jamie Knight Named New Wallaceburg Red Devils Head Coach, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Red Devils are in good hands with this coach. One of the best lacrosse players in Wallaceburg history

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Undefeated Knockout King Chad Laprise Focused and Ready For His Bellator Debut, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months ago

Chatham-Kent mixed martial artist Chad Laprise is one of those men who knows what he wants to do in life and knows the right way to get there. The young fighter recently quit his full time job, closed the gym he […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Golden Steele Steals Six Medals at The Arnold Classic in Ohio, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 1 week ago

Chatham’s all star jiu jitsu player Justin Steele of Gracie Barra Chatham started off his 2012 in fine fashion last weekend as he competed in the prestigious Arnold Classic grappling competition in Ohio. The […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Sanctioning MMA in Ontario is Another Step Toward Education and Safety, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mixed Martial Arts in Ontario has taken another important step forward with the announcement yesterday that amatuer MMA bouts will be sanctioned in the province. This means that kids growing up learning the […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Life Is Good For Chris Clements As UFC 145 Approaches, See Video, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Canadian mixed martial artist Chris “The Menace” Clements is hitting a very prime time in his life, both inside and outside the cage that he calls his office. Outside the gym Clements is riding high with […]

Dwight Wakabayashi commented on the post, Former Chatham-Kent Athlete Herb Wakabayashi Makes The ECAC Top-50 Players Of All Time, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 3 months ago

Thx for sharing that great comment. Nice to hear from one of the best to come out of Chatham. Best coach of all time too cheers

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Former Chatham-Kent Athlete Herb Wakabayashi Makes The ECAC Top-50 Players Of All Time, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 3 months ago

Chatham-Kent Athletes both past and present continue to make their mark on the sports landscape of the world.

The ECAC (Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference) is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Chatham’s Tyler Kirk Wins Michigan Combat League Title in 48 Seconds, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 3 months ago

Chatham-Kent and Redemption MMA athlete Tyler Kirk pulled off an incredible triangle submission 0:48 seconds into the first round of his title fight in Michigan on Friday night. Kirk faced local fighter Chris […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new post, Chatham’s Steve Eldridge Training Big for the 32-Man Showdown, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 3 months, 1 week ago

Chatham-Kent grappler and athlete Steve Eldridge is as competitive and tough as they come in this neck of the woods, but he certainly isn’t stupid. An experienced jiu-jitsu player and up and coming MMA fighter […]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new site post: Goldrush Continues For Chatham Skating Club 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Chatham Skating Club sent 20 of its’ skaters to the Pat Abela/Lyle McPhedran Skating Competition in Mooretown this past weekend, Jan. 21 and 22. Chatham walked away with 15 medals. In Starskate Gold Interpretive, Ryley Goodhand landed a Gold Medal during her skate; while during the Starskate Silver Interpretive events, Hayley Luckhurst and Emily [...]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new site post: Chatham’s Tyler Kirk Looking to Ride Amazing Roll to MCL Title 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chatham athlete and Redemption MMA fighter Tyler “The Terminator” Kirk is in the midst of a mission to become a champion in all aspects of his life. The 22-year old Chatham-Kent mixed martial artist will be fighting local champion Dylan Fanslaw for the Michigan Combat League (MCL) 125-pound title on February 10th in Lincoln Park, Michigan. [...]

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new site post: Chatham-Kent Jiu Jitsu Players Roll Successfully at NAGA Toronto Championships 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The North American Grappling Association held a competition as part of the Mixed Martial Arts Expo in Mississauga this past weekend and Chatham Kent grapplers were prominent in the festivities. Seventeen different grapplers from three different schools participated in the event, which took place at the Pearson International Center in the same hall…[Read more]

Dwight Wakabayashi commented on the site post Video: Jesse Gross Suffers Controversial Loss at Meltdown, See Interview 5 months, 2 weeks ago

excellent breakdown of the controversial stoppage. Hope Jesse stays strong and fights again.

Dwight Wakabayashi wrote a new site post: Clements a Local Highlight to Meltdown in the Valley 5 months, 3 weeks ago

MMA fans in Ontario are in for a blast in the next few weeks as two great shows are set to go off in our region. Of course, UFC 140 is the big show set for December 10th, at the ACC in Toronto and will feature an incredible main event title match between Jon Jones [...]