Josh Neer (@joshneer) vs. Keith Wisniewski
Both fighters entered the nation’s capital on 2 fight losing streaks looking get their mediocre careers back on track.
As action began, both fighters remained on their feet exchanging non-effective strikes.
Wisniewski held the early advantage taking Neer up against the cage. Neer’s strength proved to be too much for Wisniewski as he broke away.
Neer began to land elbow after elbow, cutting Wisniewski open about mid way through the first round.
Wisniewski escaped the vicious elbows by landing a 1-2 combo and frequent body shots to Neer.
Neer closed out round one by winning over the judge’s with more elbows from the Muay Thai clinch.
As round 2 began, Neer began to unload on Wisniewski with more elbows. Wisniewski had no answer as blood began to gush out from his head.
It appeared Wisniewski was hurt as he attempted to take the fight to the ground but Neer once again held strong.
According to Joe Rogan, Neer had endured an injury throughout the first round and was possibly fighting with a broken rib.
For some reason, Wisniewski went away from the body shots that were effective in the first round allowing Neer to recover.
About mid way through the second round, the bout was stopped due to a misplacing of Neer’s mouthpiece.
As action began after the short break, both Neer and Wisniewski began swinging away in attempts of knocking each other out.
It was Neer who began to land more elbows, cutting Wisniewski wide open.
Wisniewski escaped from the Muay Thai clinch and began to back-peddle from Neer.
Neer caught up and once again began landing elbow after elbow. It appeared Wisniewski was all but out but remained on his feet despite the grueling elbows.
Wisniewski once again attempted to take Neer down but was unsuccessful.
At the end of round 2, Neer connected on a Guillotine Choke as blood began pouring out of Wisniewski’s head.
The bell sounded as each fighter headed to his respected corner in anticipation of round 3.
After doctors checked Wisniewski’s cut, the bout was stopped at 5:00 of the 2nd round declaring Neer the victor by Technical Knockout.
Result: Josh Neer defeats Keith Wisniewski via R2 Technical Knockout