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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Groenefeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Angus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andreas Groenefeld's chin.
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200 cm
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265 lbs
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186 cm
24
237 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Groenefeld! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colonel Angus! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Angus doesn't succeed with the takedown and Groenefeld counters with a takedown into side control. Angus taking a bit of punishment here - Groenefeld scoring with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angus can do anything to dispel that myth. Groenefeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angus has escaped the position, nice work there. Groenefeld lands a nice forearm strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Groenefeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Groenefeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Angus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Groenefeld lands some shots froms side control. Angus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Groenefeld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Angus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Groenefeld pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Groenefeld thows a huge punch but Angus dodges it nicely.
Angus regains full guard. Nicely done. Groenefeld drops back looking for a leg! Angus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angus manages to kick Groenefeld off! Groenefeld jumps back into Angus's guard. Groenefeld chips away with some ground and pound. Groenefeld landing some decent shots from guard. Groenefeld is in close to Angus's body, working some short punches and elbows. Groenefeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angus's head. Angus controlling Groenefeld's posture. Angus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groenefeld. Angus is trying to keep Groenefeld in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Groenefeld is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angus has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Angus looking to pass the guard. Groenefeld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Angus passes into side control.
Groenefeld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Angus wants to control but Groenefeld is keeping him busy. Angus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Groenefeld is looking to regain half guard here but Angus keeps moving and retains side control. Angus advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Groenefeld slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Groenefeld wants to get back to full guard. Angus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Groenefeld is breathing heavily. Angus looking for a guillotine from mount but Groenefeld is having none of it. Groenefeld is in all sorts of trouble here.
Groenefeld is working hard here to advance position. Angus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Groenefeld to take his back! Angus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Groenefeld defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Angus is looking for the choke from the back position but Groenefeld is controlling his hands well. You can see the frustration on Groenefeld's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angus has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Groenefeld! Can he survive? No! He's out! Angus gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colonel Angus!
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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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