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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Midtskogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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346 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marius Midtskogen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman doesn't manage to clinch there - Midtskogen circles away.
Midtskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman really is a fat lump.
Midtskogen misses with a takedown
and Norman counters with a big head kick but Midtskogen shrugs it off.
Midtskogen moves into range and clinches up with Norman.
Midtskogen misses with a knee strike.
Norman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Midtskogen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Midtskogen.
Norman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midtskogen shoots for a takedown but Norman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Midtskogen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorman.
Harold Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Midtskogen.
Midtskogen darts in looking for a takedown but Norman gets double underhooks and turns Midtskogen into the cage.
Midtskogen shoots in looking for a takedown but Norman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Midtskogen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Midtskogen closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. Midtskogen pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman moves into the clinch.
Midtskogen is trying to break the clinch but Norman is controlling him.
Norman is trying to drag Midtskogen to the mat but Midtskogen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Midtskogen is trying to pull guard but Norman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Norman wants to take the fight to the mat but Midtskogen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norman breaks from the clinch.
Midtskogen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norman avoids it really well and circles away.
Norman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Midtskogen quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Midtskogen tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Midtskogen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Norman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midtskogen defending well though.
Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Midtskogen's head.
Midtskogen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norman.
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Norman is trying to control. Midtskogen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Midtskogen fails with the takedown.
Norman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Midtskogen sprawls well initially but Norman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Midtskogen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Midtskogen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Midtskogen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Midtskogen's head.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Midtskogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Norman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Midtskogen moves to clinch but Norman breaks away
and Norman counters with a three punch combo that has Midtskogen backing up. Midtskogen nods at Norman to acknowledge the strikes.
Midtskogen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Midtskogen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norman trying to control but Midtskogen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Norman 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.
Midtskogen is trying to stick to Norman's back but Norman is turning into Midtskogen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Midtskogen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norman.
Norman postures up.
Norman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Midtskogen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman working some strikes from top position.
Midtskogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman wants to control from the top but Midtskogen keeps moving.
Norman content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Norman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Midtskogen can do to turn this around?
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Midtskogen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Midtskogen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norman defends well and Midtskogen ends up having to push Norman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Midtskogen is breathing heavily.
Norman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Midtskogen's guard.
Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Midtskogen wants to stand and escape but Norman is having none of it.
Midtskogen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Norman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman wants a takedown but no success here.
Midtskogen gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Norman leaning against his opponent.
Norman tries to score a body lock takedown but Midtskogen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman prevents the takedown attempt.
Midtskogen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norman smiles and moves away.
Midtskogen tries to clinch
and Norman counters with a series of strikes. Midtskogen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marius Midtskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midtskogen closes the distance but Norman moves to the side
and Norman counters with a three punch combo that has Midtskogen backing up. Midtskogen nods at Norman to acknowledge the strikes.
Midtskogen dives in for a single leg takedown but Norman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman doesn't manage to clinch there - Midtskogen circles away.
Midtskogen shoots in and drives through. Norman sprawls well.
Norman has closed the distance and engaged Midtskogen in a clinch.
Midtskogen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Midtskogen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Midtskogen prevents the takedown attempt.
Midtskogen is trying to pull guard but Norman has him pressed against the cage.
Midtskogen stops a takedown attempt from Norman.
Norman stalling against the cage.
Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midtskogen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Norman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Midtskogen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norman swivels and escapes.
As Midtskogen looks to move away, Norman throws a big counter combo bu Midtskogen just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Midtskogen.
Harold Norman is winning the standup battle so far.
Midtskogen closes the distance but Norman moves to the side
and Norman counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harold Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Midtskogen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midtskogen lands a body shot.
Midtskogen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Midtskogen darts in looking for a takedown but Norman gets double underhooks and turns Midtskogen into the cage.
Norman throws a big counter combination but Midtskogen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midtskogen feints a jab promting Norman to slip. Midtskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Norman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Midtskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Norman misses.
Midtskogen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Midtskogen tries to get to full guard but Norman has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.
Harold Norman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norman controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Midtskogen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Midtskogen tries to land a leg kick but Norman saw it coming and moves away.
Norman is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Midtskogen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norman is in close to Midtskogen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Midtskogen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard.
Norman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Midtskogen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Midtskogen won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Midtskogen pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midtskogen is stalling here. Norman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Midtskogen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Norman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Midtskogen tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
Norman is staying tight to Midtskogen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Norman trying to control the position but Midtskogen is working away.
Norman takes a little break here. Midtskogen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marius Midtskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harold Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Midtskogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Norman!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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