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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton has chosen The Best Of Creed as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 cm
26
280 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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197 cm
23
277 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wise lands with an uppercut that bounces Bratton off the cage and back into rage. Bratton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A jab from Wise misses. Wise misses with a right hand and Bratton counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wise wants to get back to his feet but Bratton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wise wants to get back to his feet but Bratton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bratton is looking to stall here but Wise recovers full guard. Wise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bratton manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wise wants to pass the guard but Bratton is keeping the position. Bratton keeping moving, preventing Wise from controlling successfully. Wise trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bratton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Bratton trying to control but Wise is working from the bottom. Wise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bratton thows a big elbow that misses. Bratton chips away with some ground and pound. Wise keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully. Wise wants to sweep here but Bratton controlling him for the moment. Bratton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratton. 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! Wise looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bratton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bratton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wise is proving hard to escape from. Bratton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wise swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bratton is in close to Wise's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bratton throwing strikes from guard but Wise blocks nicely. Bratton postures up in Wise's guard and throws a big left but Wise blocks it. Bratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bratton throws a big right hand that misses. Bratton postures up in Wise's guard and throws a big left but Wise blocks it. Wise wants to sweep here but Bratton controlling him for the moment. Bratton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wise is keeping the position for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bratton throwing strikes from guard but Wise blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bratton doesn't seem bothered though. Wise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target. Wise lands with a straight right. Bratton didn't see that one coming. Wise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bratton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wise fails to land the takedown. Wise misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wise scores with a jab to the body. Bratton tries to clinch up. Bratton slips a straight right by Wise. Wise throws a big shot that misses. Wise scores with a jab to the body. Wise throws a jab when Bratton was well out of range. Good exchange - Wise coming out on top. No luck for Wise with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice defenses there by Bratton.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bratton pushes Wise up against the cage in a clinch. Wise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bratton lands with a short shot 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! Bratton jumps guard but Wise stands there with Bratton around his waist. Bratton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bratton is trying to drag Wise to the mat but Wise just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bratton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bratton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wise gets underhooks to prevent Bratton's takedown attempt.
Wise has had enough of the clinch but Bratton keeps him there for the moment. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bratton fails to pull guard.
Wise gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bratton.
Bratton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bratton is trying to break the clinch but Wise is controlling him. Wise taking a breather. Bratton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wise prevents the takedown attempt.
Wise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bratton has him pressed against the cage. Bratton keeps control of Wise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bratton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wise regains guard immediately. Wise is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratton. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Wise. Wise cracks Bratton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wise misses with an uppercut
and Bratton counters with a one-two to the body. Wise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wise as Bratton shoots in. Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far. Wise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bratton. Wise shoots in for a takedown but Bratton shows good takedown defense. Wise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wise fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wise throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bratton to counter with a crisp jab. Bratton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bratton shoots in and drives through. Wise sprawls well. Left hook, right uppercut from Wise. Wise shoots in but Bratton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bratton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wise counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Bratton. Wise misses with a wild combination.
Bratton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wise is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bratton's half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bratton wants to control but Wise is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wise is looking to take a break and control but Bratton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bratton is trying to stand back up but Wise is controlling him
Bratton wants to get back to full guard. Bratton is trying to maintain the position but Wise is very close to passing his half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wise misses with a hook. Bratton ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wise looks to land a body kick but Bratton moved away. Bratton shoots in for a double leg but Wise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bratton ducks under a wild hook from Wise. Wise bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wise working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Wise is looking to take a break and control but Bratton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bratton struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wise postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Bratton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wise working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bratton wants to control but Wise postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bratton is trying to improve his position. Wise lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Dennis Wise showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wise!
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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
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