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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Deldiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Memories. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Deldiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Mann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deldiago tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Deldiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mann swivels and escapes.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mann clinches up with Deldiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Deldiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deldiago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Norman Mann has been cut.
Deldiago closes the distance but Mann moves to the side
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mann.
Mann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deldiago has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deldiago has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Deldiago.
Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann throws a leg kick but Deldiago moved away.
Deldiago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deldiago wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Deldiago is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mann will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Deldiago decides to stand back up.
Deldiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Deldiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Deldiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deldiago blocks a head kick by Mann.
Deldiago takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Oscar Deldiago has been cut.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deldiago.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deldiago feints and as Mann raises his hands in defense, Deldiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deldiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Deldiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Deldiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Deldiago wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Mann misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Deldiago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mann misses with a left hand
and Deldiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deldiago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deldiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deldiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deldiago manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Deldiago keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Deldiago is retaining full 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!
Deldiago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deldiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deldiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deldiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann lying in Deldiago's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Deldiago decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mann taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Deldiago!
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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
RATING
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