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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Geistman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Geistman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Twist. Dan Hand acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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191 cm
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218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Geistman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Hand!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hand. No joy for Geistman on that attempt.
Geistman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Geistman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Geistman tries to clinch up.
Hand throws a hook but Geistman avoids it easily.
Geistman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hand stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Geistman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Geistman on the side of the head.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geistman throws a right hand that Hand ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand also avoids with ease.
Geistman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Geistman slips a jab from Hand.
Geistman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand.
Geistman misses with a wild body shot.
Geistman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand.
Hand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Geistman.
Geistman drives through and clinches with Hand against the ropes.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dan Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Hand finds it's target.
Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geistman slips under a jab.
Hand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Geistman wants to pass the guard but Hand is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand is looking to stand up but Geistman isn't so interested in that idea.
Geistman looking to pass the guard.
Hand is wriggling around but Geistman manages to pass to half guard.
Geistman is trying to work for a kimura but Hand is defending well.
Geistman is breathing heavily.
Hand is trying to get back to full guard.
Hand pushes Geistman off looking to stand but Geistman dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hand wants to improve his position but Geistman is controlling well.
Geistman blocks the strikes from Hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geistman is working for a kimura but Hand is defending it quite comfortably.
Hand is looking for a sweep. Geistman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hand tries to kick Geistman off but Geistman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Geistman controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Geistman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hand tries to buck Geistman off so he can stand up but Geistman has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Hand falls backwards, slamming Geistman to the mat but Geistman holds on tight! Hand is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Geistman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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