PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Maikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Goreman has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maikov
vs
Goreman

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Maikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goreman tries for a takedown but Maikov circles away easily

and Maikov counters with a takedown into side control.

Maikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Maikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goreman is looking to regain half guard here but Maikov keeps moving and retains side control.

Maikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goreman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Maikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman is trying to control Maikov's posture but Maikov avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goreman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goreman tries to roll over but Maikov keeps him under control.
Goreman is trying to maintain the position but Maikov is very close to passing his half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Goreman fails with the takedown

and Maikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Maikov is looking for a kimura but Goreman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maikov to get the leverage.
Goreman wants to improve his position but Maikov is controlling well.
Goreman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Goreman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goreman is looking for a sweep. Maikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goreman trying to control from the bottom.

Goreman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goreman looks gassed!

Maikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goreman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maikov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goreman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Maikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goreman's guard.
Nikolai Maikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Goreman.

Maikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Goreman pushes a forearm under Maikov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maikov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norman Goreman!