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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Memories. Brutality is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Norman Mann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brutality trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Brutality working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brutality is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brutality's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Brutality passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality working away.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Mann keeping his opponent close.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
Mann prevents Brutality from improving position.
Brutality grinds an elbow into Mann's temple.
Brutality trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Brutality tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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!
Mann tries to buck Brutality off but Brutality is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Brutality keeps moving and retains side control.
Brutality tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brutality working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Brutality wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality scores with punches from side control.
Brutality trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Brutality is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mann wants to clinch.
Brutality displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Brutality misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brutality swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brutality checks a low kick from Mann.
Brutality tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Mann scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brutality paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brutality gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Brutality pulls guard.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Brutality is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Brutality uses his free foot to push down on Mann's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann can't escape the position.
Ultimate Brutality has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutality jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mann looks to move to half guard but instead Brutality has passed into mount! Damn!
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Brutality's attempts to control the action.
Brutality landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brutality postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mann looks a forlorn figure.
Brutality is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mann is working to get back to half guard.
Mann regains half guard.
That's four 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!
Brutality seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brutality wants to stand up but Mann is controlling the position.
Brutality performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brutality is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brutality seems to be working for a kimura but Mann defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brutality manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.
Mann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brutality!
Mann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brutality turns into him and now he's in Mann's guard.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brutality manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brutality is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brutality is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brutality has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann works over Brutality with some ground and pound from guard.
Mannis looking to pass into half guard but Brutality pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brutality is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutality won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann keeping full guard, as Brutality tries to pass.
Brutality with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing Brutality from standing up.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Brutality is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to hit a switch here but Brutality passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mann there!
Brutality lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Norman Mann has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutality lands a nice shot to the head.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Brutality maintains control.
Mann regains half guard.
Brutality thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Brutality is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann is pressing down on Brutality's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann controls Brutality momentarily but Brutality frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking for a triangle but Brutality pushes his legs off easily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Brutality from controlling successfully.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutality scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brutality slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norman Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brutality uses it to pass to side control.
Mann is trying to work for a sweep but Brutality has mounted him!
Mann regains half guard.
Brutality wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Mann wants to improve his position but Brutality is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ultimate Brutality.
I've got Brutality winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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