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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Crom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crom comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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162 cm
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Crom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crom circles away.
Granger drives through with a takedown into Crom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crom can't keep his opponent in guard - Granger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crom is trying to get back to full guard.
Crom manages to get to full guard.
Crom keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granger stands up over Crom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Granger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger stands up and waves to Crom to follow him.
Granger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crom swivels and escapes.
Crom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crom wants it to stay on the feet.
Conan Crom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Granger.
Granger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Granger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Granger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Granger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Granger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Crom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger is pressing down on Crom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crom is holding on for now.
Granger stands up out of the half 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!
Granger misses with a takedown
and Crom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crom sprawls well. Crom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granger gets slowly back to his feet.
Granger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crom circles away.
Crom tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Crom counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a takedown
and Crom counters with a right hand to the body.
Granger looks winded!
Granger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger has his takedown stuffed
and Crom counters with a nice body shot.
Granger fails with the takedown
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Crom knocks Granger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conan Crom!
Conan Crom retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Conan Crom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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