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Desper Gets the W!
11/03/2009
On October 24th, Rick Desper was the only Ground Control fighter to stand in the cage at the First Mariner Arena and watch as his opponents hand was raised in victory. An extremely difficult weight cut left Rick feeling weak and without energy. After completely dominating the first round, Rick struggled to put away Brett Thomas (a man he had submitted just weeks earlier in a DC, MMA show) and ended up losing a controversial decision.
With the wound still fresh, an eager Desper stepped into the cage tonight at Michael’s 8th Avenue with a refreshed and confident look. Taking the fight on just 8 hours notice, Rick was fighting a fat-and happy two weight classes up.
After a brief exchange, the much larger Odis Wesby was able to take Rick to the ground. Rick immediately secured an armbar to which Wesby responded with a slam. Like a little pit bull, Desper hung on. As Wesby tried to repeat the slam, he stepped a bit to close and Rick latched onto the leg to secure a heel hook. Rick got the tap at 1:17 or round 1.
Congratulations Rick. Great Job!!!!
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