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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Mayhew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Goreman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Mayhew's chin.
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295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Mayhew!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goreman manages to avoid it.
Mayhew closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mayhew is working for a kimura but Goreman is defending it quite comfortably.
Goreman trying to control but Mayhew postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goreman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mayhew works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goreman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Goreman is bucking up trying to escape but Mayhew cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mayhew is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goreman is surviving well by controlling Mayhew's body position as best he can.
Goreman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman is working hard here to advance position.
Goreman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayhew looking to finish with strikes here!
Goreman tries to reverse the position but Mayhew maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goreman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goreman taking shots to the head.
Goreman tries to hold on but Mayhew pushes him away.
Goreman is working to get back to half guard.
Mayhew manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goreman to take his back!
Goreman just trying to survive but Mayhew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mayhew looking for the choke but no joy.
Mayhew is trying to stick to Goreman's back but Goreman is turning into Mayhew. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mayhew's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goreman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mayhew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goreman!
Mayhew working for a guillotine from mount but Goreman is in no mood to give up.
Mayhew looks gassed!
Mayhew fails to advance to Goreman's back.
Goreman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mayhew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goreman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goreman and Mayhew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Goreman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreman tries to improve position but can't.
Mayhew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Goreman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mayhew tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goreman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayhew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goreman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayhew sprawls well initially but Goreman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goreman slows the pace down in half guard.
Mayhew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayhew lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goreman!
Mayhew punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhew prevents Goreman from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Mayhew connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayhew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Mayhew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goreman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mayhew trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goreman wants to control from the top but Mayhew keeps moving.
Mayhew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayhew looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goreman has picked Mayhew up and slammed him! Mayhew can't keep hold of the triangle and Goreman manages to pass to side control!
Goreman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goreman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayhew is looking to regain half guard here but Goreman keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayhew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayhew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goreman is just riding it out for now. Mayhew eventually gives up the hold.
Goreman trying to control from the bottom.
Goreman is holding on to half guard well.
Mayhew wants to pass the guard but Goreman is defending well.
Goreman actively working from the bottom here.
Mayhew works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayhew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayhew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mayhew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayhew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goreman sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreman trying to control but Mayhew postures up.
Goreman keeping hold of Mayhew's head, controlling as best he can.
Mayhew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goreman is just riding it out for now. Mayhew eventually gives up the hold.
Goreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goreman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goreman has his foot on Mayhew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayhew works his way back into a safe position though.
Goreman keeping full guard, as Mayhew tries to pass.
Goreman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peter Mayhew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhew trying to control the position from guard on top but Goreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayhew advances to half guard.
Mayhew seems to be working for a kimura but Goreman defends the submission attempt.
Goreman tries to get to full guard but Mayhew has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goreman wants to control but Mayhew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Goreman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mayhew misses the shot to the body.
Mayhew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goreman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goreman managing to control the position.
Mayhew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayhew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayhew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goreman is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goreman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goreman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goreman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goreman fails to land the takedown.
Mayhew tries for a takedown but Goreman circles away easily
and Goreman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayhew's guard.
Goreman wants to control from the top but Mayhew keeps moving.
Goreman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew keeping full guard, as Goreman tries to pass.
Mayhew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goreman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goreman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goreman trying to control but Mayhew is working from the bottom.
Mayhew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goreman wants to control from the top but Mayhew keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhew is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreman trying to control the position.
Mayhew trying to control the position from guard on top but Goreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goreman trying to control the position.
Goreman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mayhew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mayhew trying to control but Goreman is working from the bottom.
Goreman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayhew drops back looking for a leg! Goreman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goreman manages to kick Mayhew off! Mayhew jumps back into Goreman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mayhew misses with a wild body shot.
Goreman fails with the takedown
letting Mayhew counter with a right hand.
Mayhew misses with a takedown attempt
and Goreman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayhew's guard.
Goreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayhew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Goreman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goreman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Goreman!
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RATING
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