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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Grand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FrAn CrO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CrO has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Grand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, FrAn CrO!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. CrO is trying to defend but Grand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grand is trying to work for a kimura but CrO is defending well.
Grand wants to pass the guard but CrO is defending well.
CrO wants to get back to full guard but Grand has mounted him!
Grand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grand has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grand raining down shots from the mount!
CrO gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CrO is looking for a sweep. Grand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grand in particular looking to stall.
Grand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grand is thwarting CrO's attempts to control the position.
Grand takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
CrO is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
CrO is bucking up trying to escape but Grand cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grand controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand with a couple of short strikes.
Grand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
CrO is wriggling around trying to escape.
CrO tries to improve his position but instead Grand has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
CrO preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grand.
Grand really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for CrO.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CrO trying to control the position but Grand manages to sink in the hooks.
Grand 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, CrO has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grand is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
CrO is trying to get back to his feet but Grand has full control of the position and if anything, CrO has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grand has CrO flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grand biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grand is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged CrO with him. CrO is trying to defend but Grand has an arm under the chin now! CrO grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Grand!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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