Married father of two beautiful kids and Freelance Writer/Reporter who has covered MMA for over 12 years. An extensive background in studying mixed martial arts and a graduate of print journalism. I also write stories of inspiration and the fighting spirit.
Author of three short books. "The Toughest Guy In Here", "Finding Bruce Lee and My JKD" and "Cate's Weekends with Daddy"
Studied Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do from an early age and am a Lee historian.
Covered mixed martial arts at every level from youth jiu-jitsu right up to being fully credentialed media member by the major organizations like the UFC, Bellator, WSOF, MFC and Score Fighting Series.
B/R Feature Show: 10 Fighters With The Most To Lose This Year
Bleacher Report Feature show looks at 10 fighters who could really lose ground in their careers if they don't perform and deliver in their upcoming fights.
B/R Feature Show Possible Fights To see At UFC 156 In Toronto
Bleacher Report Feature article looks at some possible big fights for the card at UFC 156 in Toronto in September
Bruce Lee's Influence On Modern Mixed Martial Arts: Another Look
Bleacher Report collegue JP Smith's piece takes a look as some of the most influential fighters and trainers speak about Bruce Lee's influence on modern mixed martial arts.
That’s Sports Talks MMA With Dwight Wakabayashi
Radio interview on 99.1 CKXS FM talking local MMA with Jay Smith
Bellator 64 Windsor Full Card Preview and Predictions
A breakdown of all the fights on the Bellator 64 card and predictions of who will win the fights.
Chatham Kent Fighter Josh Rich Earns a Title Shot With Win
Chatham Kent amateur mixed martial artist Josh Rich earns a shot at the title with a first round submission victory in Michigan.
Sportsnet.ca Point-Counterpoint: UFC Calgary vs Brazil
My Guest blog on Sportsnet.ca takes a look at UFC Calgary and Brazil in a point-counterpoint debate.
Bruce Lee Vlog Series "Way Of The Dragon"
In this latest episode of the BruceLee.Com VLOG series, it's the 40th Anniversary of "Way of the Dragon". Shannon Lee goes into her father's archives to look at photos and other materials about the movie Bruce Lee wrote, directed, choreographed and starred in. This is part I in a multi-part series on 'Way of the Dragon".
DWIGHT WAKABAYASHI - wakafightermma - writer / book author/ journalist 