Creator Clash 2 Results

Creator Clash 2: A Smash in Tampa

By Uppercut Magazine staff

(Photos by Joseph Correa)

Alex Wassabi pounded out a win in his pro debut, several riveting knockouts occurred and guts and determination were seen everywhere on the second Creator Clash event in Tampa on Saturday.

Many were lacing up gloves for the very first time in their lives.

In front of a loud supportive crowd of more than 12,000 fans at Amalie Arena, influencers proved they could toss more than verbal grenades as both women and men slugged it out with no signs of quitting. And it was all for charity.

Wassabi (1-0) returned to the second version of Creator Clash and this time as a pro. But he discovered another returning fighter Idubbbz (0-1) was ready to walk through fire or left hooks. Idubbbz, the co-organizer of the event, was not there for applause.

Take your pick.

Behind a steady left jab and deft movement Wassabi jumped out with a dominant round. But despite having an easy opening frame Idubbbz was just getting started.

In the second round Wassabi returned to his jab and rights but this time Idubbbz was firing back. It seemed he discovered that despite not having his opponent’s speed, he could land a blow if he took a blow.

Things turned.

Idubbbz opened up the third round with combination immediately that caught Wassabi off guard. The momentum changed as Idubbbz found renewed energy and forced Wassabi to retreat.

In the fourth round, Wassabi returned to a more aggressive form and fired combinations realizing that if he lost the round, it possibly could end in a draw. Idubbbz attempted to rally back with another attack but ran into a five-punch combination that essentially won the round for the popular Filipino Wassabi.

One judge saw it a draw at 38-38 while two other judges saw it 39-37 for Wassabi by majority decision.

“That’s the fight I wanted,” said Wassabi. “We came out for some blows.”

It was a fitting main event.

Heavyweights

Former wrestler John Hennigan knocked down the much taller Harley Morenstein three times in three rounds with the final knockdown resulting from a big right hand at 22 seconds of the third round.

“He didn’t come to mess around,” said Hennigan about his foe Morenstein.

Super welterweights

Ethan “Softboi” Nestor proved he could hit hard in dominating Leonhart for three rounds before knocking him out with a powerful four-punch combination at 26 seconds of the third round. It was no contest as Nestor proved stronger and more balanced than Leonhart.

“This is so surreal,” Nestor said. “We both worked our asses off.”

Female featherweights

Michelle Khare and Andrea Botez proved very technically proficient in their five round fight. Khare used a hit and move attack to out-fight Botez who showed off a very accurate left jab. It wasn’t enough to beat Khare who rocked the Canadian fighter with overhand rights in almost every round. Still Botez showed pretty good form despite losing 49-46 on all three cards. Khare was simply more accurate with that right.

“Huge hand to Andrea she was truly amazing,” said Khare who is based in Los Angeles. “It was the greatest challenge I ever accepted.”

Heavyweights

Arin Hanson absorbed big blows from Jarvis Johnson in the opening round and then returned the favor in forcing the fight to be stopped with a pounding attack at 52 seconds of the second round.

“This one made me a little emotional,” said Hanson who took part in the first Creator Clash. “It was amazing.”

Female super lightweights

Haley Sharpe proved too big and too strong in pounding out a win over the determined Marisha Ray over five rounds. Despite taking numerous blows Ray never gave up. Sharpe showed better skills in winning every round and a unanimous decision win.

“I trained for five months,” Sharpe said.

Cruiserweights

Myth needed only one round to show he was the better fighter in winning by knockout over Hundar. After showing sharp combinations and balance he caught Hundar with a one-two combination and down went the bearded Hundar at the end of the round. He stumbled back to his corner but before the next round could be being the fight was signaled over. Myth was deemed the winner by technical knockout.

“I’m sorry it went only one round,” said Myth.

Female super middleweights

In one of the closest fights of the night Alana Pearce won by split decision over Mika Midgett after five rounds. The judges preferred Pearce’s busier punch output over Midgett’s strong counter rights. Two judges scored it 48-47 for Pearce and one 48-47 for Midgett.

Welterweights

William Haynes was just too big and heavy in knocking out the much shorter and ;lighter Chris Ray Gun in a mismatch. Haynes dominated with his left jab and then hammered Ray Gun with a right cross for the knockout at 1:50 of the second round.

Light heavyweights

In one of the most entertaining ring entrances ever seen Dad Nathan Barnatt sprinted full speed into the arena and hurdled the ring ropes amid a loud ovation. Once the fight started he hammered Ab Starkilla with left after left to the body and head.

Though Ab survived the first round it was evident that the pounding he absorbed to the body had damaged him too much. He could not continue.

Dad was ruled the winner by technical knockout at the end of the first round.

“He came out hard. Its what I expected,” said Dad. “My coach made me a machine.”

Female super flyweights

Though Jaelaray proved too big and strong for Abelina Sabrina the two pounded on each other for all five rounds. At times the natural weight difference proved to favor Jaelaray who also showed good punching form. But the smaller Abelina Sabrina refused to quit and walked through big hits to deliver some of her own.

After five rounds all three judges saw Jaelaray the winner 50-45 twice and 49-46.

“My jab and my power,: said Jaelaray about how she won.

Super featherweights

Britain’s Jack Manifold was bloodied and battered but still managed to pound out a win by unanimous decision over Los Angeles native Dakota Olave after five rounds. Both fighters exchanged liberally but Manifold was just a tad more accurate.

Creator Clash 2 was organized by Mike Leanardi and Ian iDubbbz Jomha along with Real Good Touring.

 Charities

 Sarcoma Foundation of America, Critical Role Foundation, American Heart Association, Kids Cancer Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Paralympic Sports Association, Humane Society of America, American Kidney Fund, The Able Gamers Charity, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The Longest Day. The total amount raised will be announced at a later date.