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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes to the cage accompanied by To the Batmobile. Dick Grayson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 cm
18
158 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Grayson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Stewart! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grayson fails with a takedown attempt. Stewart throws a head kick that misses. Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily. Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one. Grayson slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grayson shoots in for a double leg but Stewart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stewart swinging wilding here.
Grayson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grayson off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stewart connects with a high kick. Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Grayson with that takedown attempt. Stewart lunges at Grayson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grayson's hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dick Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stewart looks gassed!
Grayson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grayson lands in his opponent's guard.
Grayson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stewart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grayson has Stewart in his guard.
Grayson is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Grayson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Stewart trying to control the position but Grayson is working away. Grayson tries to buck Stewart off but Stewart is having none of it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Grayson wants to control but Stewart postures up. Grayson looking for a sweep but Stewart has passed into full mount! Oh no! Grayson is working to get back to half guard.
Grayson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Grayson is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grayson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Grayson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grayson actively working from the bottom here.
Grayson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grayson wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Stewart will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side. Grayson fails to land the takedown. Grayson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dick Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grayson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stewart throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson fails to land the takedown. Grayson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes. Stewart misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Grayson shoots in. Grayson takes a kick to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart cracks Grayson with an open hand slap.
Grayson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Grayson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Stewart is in trouble now - Grayson has advanced to mount! You get the feeling that Stewart really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Grayson looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grayson working for a guillotine from mount but Stewart is in no mood to give up. Stewart is squirming around, avoiding Grayson's attempts to control the action.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stewart is now in Grayson's guard. A big mistake from Grayson there, giving up the dominant position! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayson has an active guard here but Stewart has managed to pass into half guard.
Grayson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Grayson wants to sweep but Stewart has passed to side control!
Stewart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grayson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Grayson is looking to regain half guard here but Stewart keeps moving and retains side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Grayson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grayson is working for a submission of some sort.
Grayson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Grayson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grayson shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Stewart looking to control.
Grayson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grayson trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart working a defensive guard here.
Grayson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stewart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grayson has Stewart in his guard. Grayson keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stewart escapes and throws Grayson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Grayson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stewart off and has taken his back!
Grayson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stewart knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stewart for a finish.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grayson gets his way!
Grayson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stewart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stewart turns into Grayson and is now in his guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Grayson wants to hit a switch here but Stewart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grayson there! Grayson tries to improve his position but instead Stewart has taken his back! Grayson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grayson is defending well though. Stewart let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Grayson. I think Grayson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Grayson!
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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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