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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Licks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Norvell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Licks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Licks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norvell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Licks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Norvell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Licks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Licks stays in close to Norvell's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Big Licks.
Norvell keeps the fight on the outside.
Norvell is looking to clinch.
Licks takes the fight into the clinch.
Licks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norvell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Licks tries to land knees in the clinch but Norvell avoids the damage to the body.
Licks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Licks manages to pull guard.
Norvell trying to control but Licks is working from the bottom.
Licks trying to control the position.
Licks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Licks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Licks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell throwing strikes but missing.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Licks keeps moving.
Norvell cracks Licks with a solid left hand.
Norvell prevents Licks from getting back to his feet.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Licks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norvell!
Norvell is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licks controlling from mount.
Norvell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Licks thowing shots but they're missing.
Licks has control of Norvell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Norvell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Norvell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norvell is working hard here to advance position.
Norvell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norvell tries to get out of the position.
Norvell tries to hold on but Licks postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Licks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Licks doesn't manage to clinch there - Norvell circles away.
Licks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norvell misses with a hook. Licks ducked under it nicely.
Norvell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Licks with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norvell wants to get back to striking at distance but Licks won't allow it.
Licks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norvell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norvell tries to break free but Licks pushes him back against the cage.
Norvell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Licks to work.
Licks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brad Norvell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Licks.
Norvell blocks the elbow strike.
Norvell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Licks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Licks manages to break the clinch.
Licks shoots in looking for a takedown. Norvell tries to sprawl out of it but Licks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norvell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norvell throws a body punch but Licks moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licks scores with a one two! Norvell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Licks shoots for a double leg takedown but Norvell sprawls well. He's pushed Licks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Licks defending well as Norvell loads up on a big left hand.
Norvell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Big Licks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Norvell misses the target.
Norvell misses with a wild combination.
Licks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvell wants to control but Licks is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Licks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norvell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norvell trying to control from the bottom.
Norvell is defending against the submission attempts here by Licks.
Norvell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Licks.
Licks wants to take a breather but Norvell is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norvell is looking for a sweep. Licks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Licks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norvell is refusing to be controlled, as Licks sits in half guard.
Norvell is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norvell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Licks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Licks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Licks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norvell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Licks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Licks grinds an elbow into Norvell's temple.
Norvell is not content to let Licks control the position.
Licks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norvell, who protects the arm well.
Licks is looking to take a break and control but Norvell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Licks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norvell keeps working.
Licks working the body and head with strikes.
Licks just content to control the position.
Licks tries for a kimura but Norvell is defending well.
Licks stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norvell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Licks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Licks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norvell.
An elbow from Norvell crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell working away.
Licks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norvell.
Norvell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licks keeps working.
Licks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Norvell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Licks tries to bench press Norvell off him but Norvell keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Licks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Licks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norvell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licks struggling a bit here.
Licks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Norvell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Norvell is looking to take a break and control but Licks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brad Norvell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Licks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Licks has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Norvell.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Licks.
Well Licks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Licks!
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