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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 25332 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Geoff Wiseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm 18 170 1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm 18 178 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Self confident |
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Good wrestler Basic striking Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoff Wiseman! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wiseman closes the distance and clinches. Wiseman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wiseman lands with a right to the head. Grayson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wiseman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grayson to the mat. Grayson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Grayson is looking to stand up but Wiseman isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wiseman sitting in guard here, content to control. Wiseman cracks Grayson with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiseman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiseman. Wiseman throwing strikes but missing. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Grayson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiseman slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Wiseman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grayson on his heels. He'll look to pass Grayson's guard now, I'm sure. Wiseman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wiseman ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Wiseman pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch. Grayson wants to break free but Wiseman has control.
Wiseman digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiseman has him pressed against the cage. Wiseman tightens his grip and picks Grayson up, before dumping him to the ground. Grayson manages to land in guard. Wiseman prevents Grayson from getting back to his feet. Wiseman is stalling in the full guard. Wiseman landing with the ground and pound. Wiseman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grayson's head. Wiseman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wiseman controlling from the top position. Grayson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grayson tries to get out of the position. Wiseman scoring with some ground and pound. Grayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wiseman content to stall in guard here. Wiseman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wiseman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiseman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Wiseman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wiseman moves into range and clinches up with Grayson. Grayson is trying to break free. Wiseman has Grayson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wiseman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grayson tumbling to the mat - Wiseman dives into Grayson's guard. Wiseman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wiseman connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson wants to stand and escape but Wiseman is having none of it. Wiseman landing with the ground and pound. Grayson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grayson has momentary wrist control but Wiseman slips an elbow through the middle. Wiseman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wiseman connects with a couple of short punches.
Grayson is rocked! Grayson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Grayson has momentary wrist control but Wiseman slips an elbow through the middle. Oh Grayson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wiseman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Wiseman loads up on a big left hand. Grayson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wiseman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Grayson can't hide his disappointment, as Wiseman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Wiseman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
29% |
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