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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Bobson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobson misses with a takedown attempt - Goreman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goreman as he avoids it easily.
Goreman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bobson's guard.
Goreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bobson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman drops back looking for a leg! Bobson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bobson manages to kick Goreman off! Goreman jumps back into Bobson's guard.
Goreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bobson working for a triangle but Goreman defends it easily.
Bobson keeping moving, preventing Goreman from controlling successfully.
Bobson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goreman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goreman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobson looks gassed!
Goreman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Goreman trying to control the action but Bobson is working from the bottom.
Goreman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobson is trying to improve his position.
Goreman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goreman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bobson's legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goreman tries for a kimura but Bobson is defending well.
Goreman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Goreman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobson, who protects the arm well.
Goreman wants to control but Bobson is keeping him busy.
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!
Goreman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goreman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobson, who protects the arm well.
Goreman is looking to take a break and control but Bobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goreman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goreman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bobson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goreman tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Goreman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goreman scores a takedown into full mount!
Goreman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goreman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bobson because Goreman loaded up on that one.
Bobson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goreman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman has control of Bobson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bobson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goreman has control of Bobson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bobson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goreman is working for a guillotine from mount but Bobson frees his head quite easily.
Bobson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bobson wants to hold on but Goreman pushes him away.
Goreman working for a guillotine from mount but Bobson is in no mood to give up.
That's two 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 is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bobson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bobson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goreman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goreman works his way to his opponent's back.
Bobson tries to escape but Goreman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bobson trying to control the position but Goreman manages to sink in the hooks.
Goreman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bobson staying busy and making it hard for Goreman to control.
Goreman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bobson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bobson for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goreman's arms.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goreman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Goreman looking to break Bobson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bobson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goreman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goreman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goreman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bobson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bobson for a finish.
Bobson turns into Goreman and is now in his guard.
Bobson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goreman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bobson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goreman's guard.
Goreman has his foot on Bobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobson tries to stand but Goreman is controlling from the bottom.
Goreman is adopting a defensive guard.
Goreman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norman Goreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Goreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Goreman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bobson looks to land a right hand but Goreman moved out of range.
Bobson has his takedown stuffed
and Goreman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bobson!
Bobson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goreman looking to secure an arm triangle but Bobson defends it well.
Goreman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Goreman but it's paid off an Bobson is forced to tap! Nice work by Goreman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norman Goreman!
Norman Goreman retains his super heavyweight title!
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hype
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RATING
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