Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Gunner misses with a hook.
Norman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Norman as he connects with a hook.
Gunner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Norman tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunner is wise to it.
Norman lands a really nice looking cross but Gunner seems unphased.
Gunner throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norman moves away.
Norman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Norman coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman flicks out a counter leg kick but Gunner steps away.
Gunner misses with a body shot
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunner looks to throw a body kick
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
Norman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norman scores with a jab to the head.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner misses with a straight right.
Norman lands a really nice looking cross but Gunner seems unphased. #T1#
Norman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Norman lands a left and a right that send Gunner crashing to the mat, dazed. Norman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Gunner is rocked!
Norman connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gunner out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Norman!
Greg Norman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Norman feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norman misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norman duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Norman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but Norman avoids it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Norman checks it
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Norman lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a counter combo.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Norman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Norman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Norman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norman checks it well.
Norman blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Norman.
Norman misses with a hook.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Norman thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#T3#
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Norman knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Norman misses with a head kick.
Norman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Diaz swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Norman checks it.
Norman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Norman swinging wildly here.
Norman lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Norman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz wants to slow Norman down by chopping away at his legs.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Norman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Norman throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Diaz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Norman has got the better of the exchanges.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norman under the eye.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Norman there.
Norman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman misses with a hook
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Norman takes one to the chin there.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Diaz. #T1#
Norman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
Norman lands a high kick!
Diaz works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Norman throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Norman moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Norman's knee but Norman avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norman under the eye.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Norman's shoulder, as Norman tries to avoid the shot.
Norman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Norman lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norman blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Norman misses. #T3#
Norman misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Norman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norman moves out of range of the strikes.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman staying out of range there.
Norman throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Diaz misses with a hook
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Diaz tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz thumps Norman with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Norman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Norman blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Norman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norman scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.
Norman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Norman is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Norman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Norman.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Norman is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Norman.
Norman checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz! #T1#
Norman throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Norman backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Norman manages to avoid it all.
Norman jabs at Diaz's body.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Norman moved out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Norman moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norman.
A jab from Norman does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Norman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Norman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norman - that will leave a mark!
Norman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz slips under a jab from Norman.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Diaz defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman throws a head kick that misses.
Norman misses with a looping right.#T3#
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Norman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norman.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norman lands a body shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Norman misses the target.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norman throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily. #T4#
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz throws a right hand that Norman ducks under and follows up with a left that Norman also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
Norman misses with a head kick.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Norman manages to step out the way in time.
Norman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Norman.
Norman misses with a body shot.
Norman scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Diaz!
After the big win, Joey Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Trash Fights 21(205 structure)
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Golem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Golem misses with a shot to the body
and Norman counters with a leg kick.
Golem throws a hook to the side of Norman's head but Norman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norman looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Golem unleashes a big counter combination but Norman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Norman.
An attempted straight right counter from Norman misses the target.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golem.
Norman misses with a hook.
Golem connects with a body shot.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Golem moves away and avoids it.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golem.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norman.
Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Golem.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golem throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
Norman lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman checks a leg kick.#T1#
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golem looks to land a body kick but Norman moved away.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norman counters with a good low kick that Golem was not able to check.
Golem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norman.
Golem blocks the body kick.
Golem lands with a slapping head kick.
Norman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norman lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Norman. That's going to slow Golem down.
Norman lands a leg kick that knocks Golem off balance momentarily.
Golem works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Golem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Golem throws a hook but Norman avoids it easily.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Norman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norman.
Norman blocks a head kick by Golem.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Golem manages to avoid it.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golem's corner calls for a 1-2. Golem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golem misses with a hook. Norman ducked under it nicely.
Norman avoids a kick to the body.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norman.
Golem misses with a body shot. #T3#
Norman lands a head shot.
Golem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Golem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norman fakes the leg kick and cracks Golem in the body.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Norman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norman is looking to slow Golem down with leg kicks.
Norman throws a nice head kick!
Golem loads up on a big right hand but Norman slips the punch.
Golem misses with an uppercut
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Golem.
Golem staying out of range there.
Golem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Norman.
A head kick misses from Norman. #T4#
Golem takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Norman cracks the inside of Golem's front leg.
Golem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golem scrambles back to his feet.
Golem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norman jabs Golem right on the nose. Golem blinks but takes it well.
Golem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Golem tries a low kick but Norman avoids it.
Norman swings widly with a right hand
and Golem counters with a stiff right hand.
Golem swinging wildly here.
Norman moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Golem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norman.
Norman slips under a jab.
Norman moves out of range as Golem strikes.
Norman scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Golem now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norman lands a high kick!
Norman moves out of range as Golem throws a body kick.
Norman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golem is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Golem. Those never looked like landing.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Norman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Golem might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Norman has got the better of the exchanges.
Norman connects with a leg kick. Golem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Norman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golem misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Golem.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Golem manages to avoid it.
Golem misses with a straight right.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golem misses with a low kick.
Golem blocks a head kick by Norman. #T1#
A big left from Norman misses.
Golem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Golem lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norman misses with a low kick as Golem jumps back.
Golem tests Norman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman wants to land a leg kick but Golem is out of range.
A combination from Golem does no damage.
Norman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Golem.
Norman works over Golem's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Golem misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman throws out a leg kick but Golem moves out of range and Norman only half commits.
Norman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Golem takes a step back to recover.
Jab from Norman.
Golem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norman throws a body kick that misses.
Norman checks a low kick from Golem.
Norman misses with a hook.
Norman feints and then cracks Golem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golem down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norman.
Norman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Norman connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norman.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Golem moves out of range as Norman strikes.
Norman tries to score with a low kick but Golem moves his leg out of the way.
Golem lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Golem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norman misses with a looping left.
Norman slips under a jab from Golem.
Golem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Golem is looking to slow Norman down with leg kicks.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norman.
Norman staying out of range there.
Jab from Norman.
Golem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norman. Norman obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Norman misses with a two punch combination.
Golem takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem misses with a kick to the body.
Norman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Norman misses with a low kick.
A big right from Norman misses.
Golem blocks the body kick.
Golem misses with a wild body shot.
Golem throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Norman throws a low kick, looking for Golem's leg but Golem calmly moves out of range.
Norman misses with a hook
and Golem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golem connects with a crisp jab.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick from Golem.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Norman misses the target.
Golem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Norman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Golem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Golem misses the jab.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Golem finds it's target.
Norman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golem's sensitive parts.
Norman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golem takes one on the button.
Norman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norman connects with a body shot.
Golem lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem cracks Norman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golem.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Golem. #T1#
Norman tests Golem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norman slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Golem.
Norman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golem's sensitive parts.
Golem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
and Norman counters with a nice leg kick.
Norman throws a nice looking combination but Golem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golem.
Golem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norman.
Norman misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Golem misses.
Golem walks into a stiff left hand from Norman.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norman. #T2#
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman catches Golem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Golem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Golem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norman throws a leg kick
and Norman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Norman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Norman misses.
Golem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Golem scores with a nice strike.
Golem throws a wild body kick that Norman sees coming a mile off.
Norman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman throws a hook to the side of Golem's head but Golem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Golem moves away from the strike by Norman.
Norman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emet Golem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Golem misses.
Norman tries a low kick but Golem avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golem! But no joy.
Golem throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Norman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Golem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norman.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Golem manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Norman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golem doesn't seem phased though.
Golem tries to move into range but Norman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Golem takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norman.
Norman ducks under a wild hook from Golem.
Golem scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Greg Norman has been cut.
Crunch! Golem slams his shin into Norman's torso.
Golem throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Golem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Golem just manages to avoid it.
Norman looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Golem throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.
Norman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Golem throws a hook but Norman avoids it easily.
Golem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Golem scores with a hook.
Golem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Norman.
Well Norman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Norman!
Greg Norman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trash Fights 16(205 structure)
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Norman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Norman - just one landing.
A lazy left from Syrowatka finds it's target.
Syrowatka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norman scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Syrowatka blocks the leg kick.
Norman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norman cracks the inside of Syrowatka's front leg.
Norman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norman scores with a sloppy right hand. Syrowatka should have avoided that one.
Norman slips under a jab.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Norman misses.
A good leg kick by Norman.
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Syrowatka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norman lands with a slapping head kick.
Norman lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Syrowatka.
Norman cracks Syrowatka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syrowatka misses with the combination.
Syrowatka needs to keep his hands up - Norman had a free shot at his head there.
Norman lands a leg kick that knocks Syrowatka off balance momentarily.
Syrowatka lands with a straight right. Norman didn't see that one coming.
Norman lands with a straight right. Syrowatka didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman misses with a body shot. #T2#
Syrowatka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syrowatka's hands.
Norman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that misses
and Norman counters with a body kick that stops Syrowatka in his tracks momentarily.
Syrowatka misses with a left hand
and Norman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses
and Norman counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norman!
A solid body kick from Norman.
Norman lands with an uppercut that bounces Syrowatka off the cage and back into range.
Syrowatka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Norman finds it's target.
Syrowatka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norman lands a head shot.
Syrowatka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Syrowatka throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Syrowatka misses
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norman fakes the leg kick and cracks Syrowatka in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norman, right into the meat.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Syrowatka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses
and Norman counters with a good, hard body kick but Syrowatka shrugs it off.
Syrowatka is breathing heavily.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Norman does it's job there.#ROC2#
Syrowatka is rocked!#T4#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Norman knocks Syrowatka out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Norman!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Norman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Trash Fights - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Norman blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Syrowatka.
Norman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Syrowatka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Norman throws a head kick that Syrowatka semi-blocks.
Norman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Syrowatka throws a chopping leg kick but Norman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syrowatka throws out a loose jab but Norman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Syrowatka avoids it.
Syrowatka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman thumps Syrowatka with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman throws a body shot but no joy.
Syrowatka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norman. #T1#
That kick from Norman tenderised Syrowatka's leg. Syrowatka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syrowatka misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman lands with a nice body kick.
Norman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syrowatka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norman.
Jab, jab by Norman - just one landing.
Syrowatka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norman with a hook.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norman.
Norman connects with a solid leg kick.
Norman cracks Syrowatka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norman throws a body punch but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Norman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syrowatka momentarily.
Syrowatka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Syrowatka blocks a head kick by Norman.
Syrowatka checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Norman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syrowatka doesn't seem phased though.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syrowatka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Syrowatka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norman scores with a leg kick.
Syrowatka throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Syrowatka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorman.
A big right from Norman misses.
Syrowatka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norman connects with a crisp jab.
Syrowatka throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrowatka misses with a looping right.
Norman throws a quick counter head kick but Syrowatka was just out of range.
Norman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syrowatka was well out of range. Poor timing from Norman.
Norman missing with a left hand there. Syrowatka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syrowatka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syrowatka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Syrowatka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norman. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Norman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Syrowatka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Norman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norman staying out of range there.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syrowatka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Syrowatka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norman works over Syrowatka's head and body with a nice combination.
Syrowatka slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Syrowatka misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Syrowatka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syrowatka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Syrowatka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Syrowatka drops his hands momentarily and Norman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norman throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Syrowatka is rocked!
Syrowatka misses with a shot to the body
and Norman counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Syrowatka is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Norman!
Our winner, Greg Norman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Norman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norman misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norman misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Norman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norman misses the jab.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norman defends it well.
Norman looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Norman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a hook
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Norman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Norman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##TD2#
Machado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norman quickly recovers to half guard.
Norman is holding on to half guard well.
Machado wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norman defending well though.
Norman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado not doing much here.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back!
You can see the frustration on Machado's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by Machado. #T2#
Machado throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado is fighting to break Norman's control of his arms but Norman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norman pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Norman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machado distracts Norman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norman.
Norman misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Machado 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.
Machado throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Norman has momentary wrist control but Machado slips an elbow through the middle.
Norman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Norman has wrist control.
Machado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Norman has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xander Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Norman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Norman blocks a head kick by Machado.
It looked like Norman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norman did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
Machado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machado throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norman to regain full guard.
Norman managing to control the position.
Norman wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard. #T1#
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Machado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machado in side control lands a decent elbow.
Norman is not content to let Machado control the position.
Norman parries the strikes from Machado easily there. Machado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norman to escape.
You can see the frustration on Norman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norman, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Machado with the ground and pound but Norman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Norman is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machado.
Machado wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Xander Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado throws a combination. Norman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Norman throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Norman misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Norman throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Machado counters with a single leg into guard. Norman didn't expect that.
Norman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado.
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Norman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado. #T4#
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target. #TD2#
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norman was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado avoids the head kick by Norman.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Norman checks a leg kick nicely.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.
Norman looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a straight right.
Norman throws a body kick that misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Xander Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Norman.
Norman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Norman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Machado throws a big counter head kick but Norman avoids it with no problem.
Norman throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Norman misses #TD2#
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norman defending well though.
Machado thows a huge punch but Norman dodges it nicely. #T2#
Machado controlling the action here.
Machado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machado lands strikes from half guard.
Xander Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado stalling.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Norman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machado wants to pass to mount but Norman is defending the position.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Norman moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machado.
Machado blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Norman as Machado shoots in.
Norman throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado. #T4#
A combination from Norman does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Machado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norman misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Machado looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norman is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machado.
Machado cracks Norman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Norman trying to remain calm as Machado controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Machado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machado scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Machado!
A relieved looking Xander Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Khaan.
Norman looks winded!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khaan. Norman shrugs it off though.
Khaan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Khaan doesn't manage to clinch there - Norman circles away. #CL#
Khaan instigates a clinch.
Norman avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Norman prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Norman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khaan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khaan lands with a light punch inside.
Norman takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Khaan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Norman can't fight it off and eventually Khaan manages to take the fight to the floor. Norman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan throwing strikes but missing.
Khaan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khaan is looking to work some ground and pound but Norman has wrist control.
Khaan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan cracks Norman with a solid left hand.
Khaan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khaan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khaan is in close to Norman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khaan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khaan wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
Khaan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khaan connects with a couple of short punches.
Khaan postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Khaan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khaan tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Khaan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Khaan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khaan postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Khaan chips away with some ground and pound.
Khaan throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Khaan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Norman is rocked!
Khaan gets to his feet and stands over Norman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Norman felt that one! Khaan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Norman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chinggis Khaan!
Chinggis Khaan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Norman tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Packer. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Norman lands.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norman feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norman.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Norman counters with a left and a right that stings Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Norman counters with a nice body kick.
Norman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!
Norman lands a jab to the head.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer misses with a body kick.#T1#
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Norman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norman walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Norman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Norman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Norman looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Norman misses.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Packer rushes Norman and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Norman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Norman misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Norman.
Packer cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Norman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Norman.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
Norman working aggressively here.
Norman tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Norman back against the cage.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Norman's ribcage.
Packer lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Packer.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Norman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Norman blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Norman misses with an elbow strike.
Norman lands with a light punch inside.
Norman lands with a light punch inside.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norman obliges.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Norman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norman throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norman.
Norman blocking some punches.
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norman.
Norman blocks a body shot from Packer.
Norman working aggressively here.
Norman throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Norman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norman throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Packer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norman managing to control the position.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Packer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packer.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Norman staying out of range there.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Packer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Norman avoids a kick to the body.
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norman has time to react.
Norman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Packer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Packer to score with a decent uppercut.
Packer tests Norman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Packer works Norman's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Norman finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Packer throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Packer.
Norman tried to counter with a leg kick but Packer avoided it.
Norman staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a takedown attempt - Norman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norman scores with the left hand. Packer knows he should have avoided that one.
Norman lands with a right hand.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norman throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norman.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Norman looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer moves out of range of the body kick from Norman.
Packer throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Norman sees coming a mile off.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
Norman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norman backs up against the cage.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on Norman's shoulder, as Norman tries to avoid the shot.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Packer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Packer responds with a good body kick, but Norman manages to step out the way in time.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer moves out of range as Norman strikes.
Nice jab there from Norman.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Norman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Norman controls the action.
Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norman's corner calls for a 1-2. Norman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norman.
Norman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Norman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Norman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norman throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Norman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
Packer is looking to slow Norman down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norman is looking to score with low kicks.
Packer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Norman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norman but Norman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Norman off balance momentarily.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer throws a lazy head kick
and Norman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norman.
Norman throws a leg kick but Packer moved away.
Packer throws a fast counter high kick but Norman manages to duck under it in time.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a good, hard body kick but Norman shrugs it off.
Norman throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer throws out a counter right but Norman avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Packer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norman is trying to defend but Packer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Packer thows a huge punch but Norman dodges it nicely.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Packer thows a huge punch but Norman dodges it nicely.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Packer throws a hook but Norman avoids it easily.
Norman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Packer walks into a left hand.
Norman lands a nice shot to the body.
Norman misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Packer rushes Norman and presses him up against the cage.
Norman avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Norman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Packer blocks a body shot from Norman.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
Norman working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norman throws an elbow but misses.
Norman avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I think Packer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Todd Packer!

Event: PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Nice shot by Norman.
James slips a jab from Norman.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Norman cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norman.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norman connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James slips a jab from Norman.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Norman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws out a leg kick but Norman moves out of range and James only half commits.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James clobbers Norman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Norman connects with a single shot there.
Norman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
James moves away from the strike by Norman.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norman finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
As James backs off Norman throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Norman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Norman lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Norman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norman throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Norman only half commits.
Norman looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Norman lands a jab to the head.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Norman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Norman slips a straight right by James.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman lands the left hand.#T3#
Norman moves away from the strike by James.
Norman throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
Norman lands a jab to James's midsection.
Norman scoring well with a low kick there.
Norman thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Norman misses with a looping left.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norman - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norman. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James moves out of range as Norman strikes.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
Norman throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
Norman defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Norman feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James missing with a left hand there. Norman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norman misses the jab.
Norman throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Norman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Norman throws a body kick that misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
Norman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James misses with a straight left.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
James tries to score with a low kick but Norman moves his leg out of the way.
James drops his hands momentarily and Norman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James misses with a left hand
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Norman misses with a straight right.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Norman tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James throws a solid leg kick but Norman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James slips a jab and a cross from Norman.
Norman moves into range and connects with a jab.
James blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Norman connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Norman.
Norman cracks James with an open hand slap.
Norman throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James scores with a hook to the body. Norman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norman blocks a low kick nicely.
Norman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James tries to score with a low kick but Norman moves his leg out of the way.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether James might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Norman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Norman tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Norman misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norman scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by James.
Norman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Norman.
Good leg kick by Norman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Norman is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Norman tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Norman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norman.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Norman lands with a cross.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Norman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James blocks a head kick by Norman.
James takes one to the chin there.
Greg Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norman lands a lovely overhand right.
Norman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
James needs to keep his hands up - Norman had a free shot at his head there.
Norman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James slips under a jab.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Norman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norman.#T4#
A head kick by James misses
and Norman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
Norman catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norman motions for James to come forward. Norman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a straight left.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a leg kick but Norman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Norman cracks James with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends James tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Norman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! James is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Norman!
A very excited looking Greg Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PSE 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt - Norman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sexton checks a leg kick.
Norman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sexton should have avoided that one.
Norman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sexton shoots for a takedown but Norman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton takes one to the side of the head.
Norman cracks Sexton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sexton misses with a combination
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sexton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sexton scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Norman!
Sexton trying to control but Norman is having none of it.
Sexton working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Sexton throwing strikes here but Norman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Norman can't escape the position.
Sexton controlling the position easily from mount.
Norman wants to hold on but Sexton pushes him away.
Sexton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton looking to ground and pound but Norman is blocking nicely.
Norman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norman reaches up to try and control the position but Sexton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Norman rolls and tries to escape and now Sexton has his back!
Sexton is trying to stick to Norman's back but Norman is turning into Sexton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sexton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norman.#T3#
Sexton wants to stand up but Norman is controlling him.
Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman prevents Sexton from getting back to his feet.
Sexton 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.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sexton looking to control.
Sexton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Norman, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norman leaves Sexton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seth Sexton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sexton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norman.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Sexton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norman misses with a body shot.
Sexton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sexton misses its intended target.
Norman lands with a right hand.
Norman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Sexton ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman slips under a jab from Sexton.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Sexton throws a shot from downtown. Norman moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sexton takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Norman misses with a head kick.
Sexton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norman tries to avoid it but Sexton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norman to the ground. Norman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norman connects with a crisp jab.
Norman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sexton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norman avoids it really well and circles away.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greg Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sexton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sexton shoots in but Norman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Sexton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norman doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Sexton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norman.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman scores with a jab. Sexton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Sexton lands a jab to the head.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman tried to score with a low kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Norman misses.
Norman thows a leg kick but Sexton checks it
and Sexton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sexton shoots in but Norman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Sexton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sexton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norman misses with a looping right.
Norman misses the jab.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
Sexton takes one on the button.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sexton.
Norman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Sexton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton throwing shots but Norman is blocking nicely.
Norman has a hand on Sexton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sexton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Norman regains half guard.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Norman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sexton trying to work for an americana but Norman has managed to regain full guard.
Sexton won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Sexton postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Norman with a nice cross.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexton.
Sexton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Norman.
Norman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norman misses with a straight left.
Norman slips a straight right by Sexton.
Sexton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sexton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Norman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman throws a series of punches but Sexton avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Sexton misses the target.#TD#
Sexton scores with a takedown into Norman's guard.
We've been hearing that Sexton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Seth Sexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Sexton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sexton trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sexton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norman.
Norman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sexton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Norman.
Sexton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Norman does it's job there.#T3#
Sexton shoots in and drives through. Norman sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norman, right into the meat.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Norman.
A leg kick checked by Sexton.
Sexton tries to counter with a takedown but Norman is quick to defend against it.
Sexton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norman.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sexton feinted with a counter takedown.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sexton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norman scores with the left hand. Sexton knows he should have avoided that one.
Sexton avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sexton staying out of range there.
Sexton has a takedown stuffed.
Sexton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norman looks to land a left hand but Sexton moved out of range nicely.
Sexton scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexton throws a series of punches but Norman avoids them all with ease.
Sexton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Sexton looking to score a takedown here. Norman is defending well but Sexton drives through and ends up in Norman's guard.#SUB#
Sexton has gone for a leg lock! Norman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sexton's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Norman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Norman!
A very excited looking Greg Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Seth Sexton had this to say: 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Norman.
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Punchy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Punchy throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Punchy throws an elbow that misses. Norman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Punchy's guard. Nice move by Norman!#REVR#
Norman is stalling in the full guard.
Punchy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Punchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Punchy looking to control. #T1#
Punchy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Norman trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
Punchy is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #SUB2#
Punchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Punchy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Punchy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norman tries to stand but Punchy is controlling from the bottom.
Norman wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Punchy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norman lands a head shot.
Punchy tries for a takedown but Norman circles away easily
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy.
Norman lands a head kick. Punchy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norman misses with a looping left.
A big left from Punchy misses. #T3#
Punchy throws out a loose jab but Norman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Punchy avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Punchy.
Punchy tries to move into range but Norman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norman misses with a low kick as Punchy jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Norman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punchy doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Punchy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Punchy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punchy pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Punchy trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
Punchy trying to control the action but Norman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punchy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punchy.
Norman is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Punchy is keen to just control but Norman is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Norman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Norman thuds his right hand into Punchy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Punchy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Norman.
Punchy shoots and misses
and Norman counters with a big head kick but Punchy shrugs it off.
Norman lands a jab to the nose.
Punchy checks a low kick from Norman.
And Punchy tries to counter it with a takedown but Norman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Norman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Norman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Punchy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punchy looks to land a right hand but Norman moved out of range.
Punchy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
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!
A head kick misses from Norman.
Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norman.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punchy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Punchy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy.
Norman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norman.
A good leg kick by Norman.
Norman walks into a straight right hand from Punchy.
Norman lands a high kick!
Norman leaves Punchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greg Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Punchy misses with a hook
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punchy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norman cracks Punchy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Norman thumps Punchy with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman connects with a solid leg kick.
Punchy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punchy cracks a nice hook into Norman's ribs.
Punchy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norman. Norman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punchy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Norman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Punchy takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Punchy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punchy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norman.#T3#
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norman blocks a jab.
Norman looks to land a body kick but Punchy moved away.
Norman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Punchy to score with a decent uppercut.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Norman throws a good cross that connects.
Punchy throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Punchy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norman. Norman obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Punchy gets a double leg takedown into Norman's guard.
Punchy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norman wants to sweep here but Punchy controlling him for the moment.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Punchy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norman is trying to keep Punchy in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Punchy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Punchy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trent Punchy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Punchy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norman slips a straight right by Punchy.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy.
Norman throws out a leg kick but Punchy moves out of range and Norman only half commits.
Norman scoring well with a low kick there.
Punchy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punchy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy lands with a nice body punch.
Norman lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Punchy misses.
Punchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punchy.
Punchy checks the leg kick.
Norman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punchy under the eye.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Norman lands a high kick!
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman throws a jab when Punchy was well out of range.
Punchy misses with a hook.
Jab by Norman.
Norman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punchy.
Norman slips a straight right by Punchy.
Norman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punchy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Punchy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman jabs Punchy right on the nose. Punchy blinks but takes it well.
Punchy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punchy checks a leg kick.
Norman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Punchy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punchy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchy misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punchy.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Norman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greg Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Punchy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Punchy digs a good hook to Norman's body.
Punchy throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
Norman avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Norman gets caught flat footed, as Punchy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Punchy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Norman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Norman wants to take a breather but Punchy is having none of it.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Norman prevents Punchy from improving his position.
Punchy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Norman!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Norman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Trent Punchy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.

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