PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 2755 p4p, 5575 weight class) and Buster Norberg (ranked 302 p4p, 491 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Savinov
vs
Norberg

195 cm
20
257
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
240
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Conviction
© Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Norberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norberg checks a leg kick.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norberg moves away.
Norberg loads up on a big right hand but Savinov slips the punch.
Savinov misses with a low kick.
Savinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norberg.

Norberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savinov did well to prevent Norberg getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Norberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savinov is just riding it out for now. Norberg eventually gives up the hold.
Savinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savinov.
Norberg won't allow Savinov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Savinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norberg on the ground.
Norberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Savinov is retaining full guard.
Norberg postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov is trying to control the position but Norberg postures up.
Norberg is stalling in the full guard.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Norberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Norberg trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Norberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savinov has escaped the position, nice work there.

Norberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov is working hard here to advance position.
Savinov defending against the ground and pound.
Savinov wants to control but Norberg postures up.
Norberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Savinov's head but Savinov avoids it well.
Norberg cracks Savinov with a big elbow.
Savinov is looking for a sweep.

Norberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savinov taking a bit of punishment here - Norberg scoring with strikes.
Norberg staying calm.
Norberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norberg trying to control the position but Savinov is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savinov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savinov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norberg.

Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savinov sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
That's time! Savinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norberg feints the counter takedown.
Alexev Savinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg throws a good cross that connects.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Savinov gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Norberg counters with a takedown into side control.

Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Norberg crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Norberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buster Norberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Norberg working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov wants to control but Norberg postures up.
Savinov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Norberg tries for a kimura but Savinov is defending well.
Norberg controlling the position from side mount.
Savinov tries to buck Norberg off but Norberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg trying to control the action but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Savinov is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norberg.
Norberg throws an elbow but Savinov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Norberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savinov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norberg.
Savinov is looking for a sweep.
Savinov prevents Norberg from improving position.

Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Norberg taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Norberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Norberg looking to ground and pound but Savinov is blocking nicely.
Savinov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Norberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Norberg.
Norberg controlling from the full mount.
Norberg punching from mount but Savinov doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norberg misses with a head shot.

Norberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Norberg looking to control but Savinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Norberg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savinov is on top in guard.

Norberg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Norberg has tightened it up now! Savinov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster Norberg!
Our winner, Buster Norberg, 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.