Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Barbie doesn't manage to clinch there - Norberg circles away.
Norberg throws out a counter right but Barbie avoids it with no problem.
Norberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.
Barbie moves out of range of the strikes.
Norberg misses the jab.
Biff Barbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbie cracks a nice hook into Norberg's ribs.
Barbie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Barbie swings for the body but Norberg moves out of range.
Barbie cracks Norberg with a good jab.
Barbie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbie throws a low kick but Norberg moves out of range easily.
Norberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbie with a body shot.
Barbie misses with a body shot
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbie throws a hook but Norberg blocks it.
Barbie throws a leg kick
and Norberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Barbie throws out a leg kick but Norberg moves out of range and Barbie only half commits.
Norberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbie thows a leg kick but Norberg checks it #TD2#
and Norberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbie's guard.
Norberg trying to control but Barbie is working from the bottom.
Norberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norberg preventing the sweep.
Barbie is pulling down on Norberg's head to control his posture.
Norberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbie is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbie keeping moving, preventing Norberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Norberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Norberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norberg is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Norberg.#T3#
Barbie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbie with a nice calf kick.
Norberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norberg slips under a jab from Barbie.
Barbie throws out a loose jab but Norberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Barbie
and Norberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbie thinking.
Barbie misses with an uppercut
letting Norberg counter with a right hand.
Barbie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#Biff Barbie's cut is getting worse.
Norberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbie.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbie misses with a straight right.
Norberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Biff Barbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbie throws a lazy right hand but Norberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Barbie swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
so Norberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Norberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Norberg trying to control but Barbie is working from the bottom.
Barbie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barbie trying to control the position.
Barbie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norberg on the ground.
Norberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norberg postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Barbie misses with an uppercut.
Barbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norberg moves away.
Norberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by Barbie's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbie misses with a left hand
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbie misses with a low kick.
Norberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norberg. Barbie does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Norberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barbie pushes Norberg off looking to stand but Norberg dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norberg controlling the action here.#T1#
Barbie is trying to stand.
Norberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barbie wants to improve his position but Norberg is controlling well.
Norberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbie is trying to stand.
Barbie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbie.
Barbie working a defensive guard but Norberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barbie is looking to reverse the position.
Norberg trying to control the action but Barbie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Norberg looks up at the clock and then as Barbie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Norberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Norberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbie keeps working.
Norberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barbie is trying to improve his position.
Buster Norberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Norberg works to advance to full mount. Barbie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Norberg landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#Biff Barbie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barbie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barbie is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Norberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barbie because Norberg loaded up on that one. #T3#
Barbie tries to lock up and control but Norberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barbie is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Norberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Norberg working for a submission but Barbie is keeping him at bay.
Norberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Biff Barbie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biff Barbie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buster Norberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Norberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Le Franc
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Norberg avoids the body shot from Romanow.
A slow jab from Romanow misses its intended target.
It seemed like Norberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Norberg walks into a straight right hand from Romanow.
Norberg defending well as Romanow loads up on a big left hand.
Norberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romanow throws the left hand but Norberg avoids the punch easily.
Romanow has his takedown stuffed
and Norberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Romanow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Romanow postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Norberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norberg controlling the position.#SUB2#
Norberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanow looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Norberg holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a triangle but Romanow pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Romanow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Norberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Norberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Norberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanow is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Norberg controls Romanow momentarily but Romanow frees himself.
Romanow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Norberg keeps moving.
Norberg trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Norberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Romanow postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a triangle but Romanow pushes his legs off easily.
Norberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a triangle but Romanow pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Romanow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanow has managed to get both his arms back between Norberg's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Romanow throws a good cross that connects.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norberg.
Norberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow looks to land a left hand but Norberg moved out of range nicely.
Norberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Romanow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg is trying to keep Romanow in close.
Romanow is in close to Norberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanow trying to control but Norberg is working from the bottom. #T1#
Romanow landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Norberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romanow with a nice head shot there.
Norberg working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a triangle but Romanow pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Norberg keeps moving.
Norberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norberg trying to keep a closed guard but Romanow is proving a slippery customer.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Romanow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Norberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.
Norberg is trying to keep Romanow in close.
Romanow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Norberg is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Norberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Norberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Romanow tests Norberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Romanow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Norberg keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully.
Norberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Norberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Norberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romanow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norberg looking to control.
Romanow pushing down on Norberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romanow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norberg wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romanow connects with a nice short shot to Norberg's temple. #CUT#That has opened up Buster Norberg's cut even more.#T2#
Romanow scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Norberg is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Buster Norberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buster Norberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcel Romanow!
An out of breath Marcel Romanow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Barbie is predictable there
and Norberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Norberg closes the distance and clinches.
Barbie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norberg lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.#BC#
Barbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbie throws a leg kick but Norberg moved away.
It seemed like Norberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Norberg. Beautiful body shot.
Norberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norberg slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbie doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbie tries to clinch up
enabling Norberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Norberg slips under a jab.
Barbie sets himself, and Norberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbie avoids it this time.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norberg. Barbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Barbie finds it's way through Norberg's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Barbie throws an overhand right that lands on Norberg's shoulder, as Norberg tries to avoid the shot.
Norberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Norberg has Barbie up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbie is trying to maintain a safe position but Norberg gets an underhook and turns Barbie into the cage.
Come on Barbie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbie takes a shot to the head.
Barbie takes a shot to the head.
Norberg throws a head punch that misses.
Barbie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbie throws a punch but it's blocked by Norberg.
Norberg digs a right hand into Barbie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbie's gas tank.
Barbie avoiding damage.
Barbie prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Barbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Norberg blocks an uppercut.
Norberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbie lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norberg.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg lands a body punch.
Barbie is breathing heavily.
Norberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbie backwards.
Barbie takes a shot to the head.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg lands a left hand.
Barbie trying to stall but Norberg improves his position.
Norberg lands a shoulder strike.
Norberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norberg misses with a body punch.
Barbie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barbie is trying to stall.
Norberg blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norberg.
Norberg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norberg can turn it around.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie tries a body shot but Norberg blocks it.
Norberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbie controls his hands.
Norberg works on Barbie's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Norberg as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norberg. #TD2#
Norberg is trying to trip Barbie. He has hold of a leg but Barbie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Norberg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Norberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norberg is in close to Barbie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Norberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norberg on the ground.
Norberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norberg is thwarting Barbie's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Norberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Norberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norberg.
Norberg stalling.
Norberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Norberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norberg prevents Barbie from improving his position.
Barbie pushes Norberg off looking to stand but Norberg dives back in and keeps control.
Norberg lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Barbie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Norberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbie misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Norberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbie's guard.
Barbie keeping moving, preventing Norberg from controlling successfully.
Barbie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norberg slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbie defending well though.
Buster Norberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barbie is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg prevents Barbie from standing back up.
Norberg wants to control but Barbie is keeping him busy. #T1#
Barbie trying to control here.
Norberg trying to control the action but Barbie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a kimura but Barbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norberg to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Norberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES#
Barbie kicks off Norberg and gets to his feet.
Barbie throws a big shot that misses.
Norberg slips a straight right by Barbie.
Norberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Barbie's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Biff Barbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbie walks into a straight right hand from Norberg.
Norberg 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.
Norberg slips a straight right by Barbie.#T2#
Norberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Norberg misses
and Barbie counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norberg is looking to clinch.
Barbie misses the body punch
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Barbie finds it's target.
Barbie throws a body punch but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg digs a good hook to Barbie's body.
Barbie misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Norberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norberg is keeping busy.
Norberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbie.
Buster Norberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbie prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Norberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbie controls his hands.
Barbie can't find room to land a body shot as Norberg controls the action.
Barbie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norberg backwards.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbie prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Norberg.
Barbie lands a right hand.
Norberg misses with a body punch.
Barbie lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norberg.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie trying to control the position but instead, Norberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbie into the cage.
Norberg misses with some punches.
Barbie lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Barbie prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Barbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbie has Norberg pressed against the cage.
Norberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbie backwards.
Norberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbie blocks a body shot from Norberg.
Barbie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norberg has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Norberg - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norberg blocks an uppercut.
Norberg presses Barbie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Barbie is trying to break the clinch but Norberg is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norberg.
A short right from Norberg on the inside.
Norberg lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Norberg connects with a body shot.
Biff Barbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbie tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Norberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norberg.
Norberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Norberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barbie regains guard immediately.
Norberg prevents Barbie from getting back to his feet.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Norberg drops back looking for a leg! Barbie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbie manages to kick Norberg off! Norberg jumps back into Barbie's guard.
Norberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Norberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbie is keeping the position for now.
Norberg pushing down on Barbie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norberg winds up and cracks Barbie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barbie trying to hold on to Norberg's head to control him but Norberg postures up.
Norberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Norberg is pressing down on Barbie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbie is holding on for now.
Barbie is looking to control Norberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbie avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a kimura but Barbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norberg to get the leverage.
Norberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbie keeps working.
Norberg prevents Barbie from improving his position.
Norberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norberg wants to control but Barbie is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Barbie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norberg stands up over Barbie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norberg stands and throws Barbie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norberg tries to advance to mount but Barbie denies him.
Biff Barbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norberg is still trying to improve position.
Norberg wants to control but Barbie is keeping him busy.
Barbie tries to escape but Norberg is in control. #T4#
Norberg tries to move to mount but Barbie blocks the move with his legs.
Barbie can't do much from the bottom here.
Norberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbie's legs.
Norberg looks up at the clock and then as Barbie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Norberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barbie is trying to get back to half guard.
Norberg controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Norberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Norberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Norberg!
Buster Norberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 77
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Joe misses with a right hand
and Norberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Joe.
Joe is looking to slow Norberg down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Joe misses
and Norberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe misses with a right hand
and Norberg counters with a straight right hand.
Joe tries to clinch up but Norberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Norberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Joe.
Joe misses the jab.
Norberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Norberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Norberg gets tackled into the cage by Joe. Joe maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norberg.
Norberg tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norberg backwards.
Norberg lands with a light punch inside.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Norberg working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Joe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Buster Norberg's cut even more.
Norberg cracks Joe with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Norberg manages to break the clinch.
Joe digs a good body shot into Norberg's ribs.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Norberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Joe dips to his left and cracks Norberg with an uppercut!
Norberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick from Joe lands but Norberg takes it in his stride.
Norberg checks a leg kick.
Norberg wants to counter with a clinch but Joe pushes him away.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe swings widly with a right hand
and Norberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe cracks a nice hook into Norberg's ribs.#T4#
Joe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Norberg off balance momentarily.
Joe throws a low kick, looking for Norberg's leg but Norberg calmly moves out of range.
Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norberg checks a low kick from Joe.
Norberg 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.
Joe misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Norberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cottoneye Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Joe.
A clash of legs there as Norberg blocks the low kick.
Norberg throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Cottoneye Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe misses with a leg kick
and Norberg counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Cottoneye Joe has been cut.#CL#
Joe moves into the clinch.
Norberg misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Norberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Norberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joe throws a push kick but Norberg slaps the foot to one side.
Norberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Norberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Norberg's head.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norberg tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Norberg. #BC2#
Norberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe throws a head kick that misses
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norberg counters with a nice body shot.
Cottoneye Joe is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Norberg blocks a head kick by Joe.
A nice side step and Norberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Joe misses its intended target.
Joe sets himself, and Norberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Joe avoids it this time.
Nice cross by Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Joe clinches up against the cage.
Joe tries a body shot but Norberg blocks it.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norberg avoids it.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norberg tries a body shot but Joe blocks it. #T3#
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Norberg tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Norberg avoids the damage to the body.
Norberg avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Norberg blocks a body shot from Joe.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Norberg avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Norberg avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Norberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Nice body punch from Norberg - that landed with a thud.
Norberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Norberg manages to break the clinch.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joe.#CL#
Joe instigates a clinch. #T4#
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Norberg.
Norberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Norberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Norberg breaks the clinch.
Norberg checks the leg kick.
Norberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Joe clinches up with Norberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Norberg digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buster Norberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norberg has Joe pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Norberg.
Norberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norberg is working Joe over against the cage.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joe misses with a low kick. #CL#
Joe has managed to clinch.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norberg backwards.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Norberg. #BC2#
Norberg breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries to clinch up but Norberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Norberg wants to counter with a clinch but Joe pushes him away.#CL#
Joe gets a clinch. #T1#
Norberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Norberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Norberg blocks a body shot from Joe.
A short right from Norberg on the inside.
Joe blocks a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Norberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norberg presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norberg gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norberg pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Norberg as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Norberg breaks the clinch.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Joe throws a solid leg kick but Norberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joe.#T2#
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norberg staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Norberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe misses the body punch #CL2#
and Norberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norberg.
Norberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Norberg.
A left hand lands to the body for Norberg.
Norberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norberg.
Norberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head. #KD2#
Norberg drops Joe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Joe is rocked!
Norberg unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Joe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Norberg is unloading with more strikes now! Joe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Norberg!
Buster Norberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Carnaval Takeover
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Wilder slips under a jab.
A jab from Norberg misses.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Wilder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Norberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Norberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Norberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
Norberg is stalling in the full guard.
Wilder has control of Norberg's left arm, preventing Norberg from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norberg being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Wilder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder seems keen to control Norberg's posture.
Norberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Norberg controlling him for the moment.
Wilder 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#
Norberg taking some punishment here, with Wilder in his half guard. #T2#
Wilder is trying to control. Norberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilder from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Norberg actively working from the bottom here.
Norberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilder misses with a head shot. Norberg uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Norberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder trying to control but Norberg is working from the bottom.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Norberg has his foot on Wilder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilder works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder distracts Norberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Wilder trying to control but Norberg is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Norberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilder distracts Norberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Norberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilder defends it easily.
Wilder stands up over Norberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Norberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilder defends it easily.
Wilder controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Norberg has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Norberg lands a body shot.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Norberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
Norberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norberg throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Norberg moved out of range nicely.
Norberg avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Wilder tries to clinch but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Norberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Norberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Norberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norberg throws a shot to the body.
Wilder tries to clinch there but Norberg circles away. #T1#
Norberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norberg misses the shot to the body.
Norberg connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder goes for a double leg but Norberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norberg continues to drive forward.
Norberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg digs a right hand into Wilder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilder's gas tank.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Norberg. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Norberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder tries to clinch
and Norberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wilder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norberg.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wilder gets a clinch.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norberg tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Good body shot from Norberg.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norberg.
Wilder tries a knee to the head but Norberg blocks it.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Norberg.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Norberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Norberg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Norberg lands a body punch. #T3#
Wilder misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Norberg manages to break the clinch.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Norberg gets a double leg takedown into Wilder's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norberg postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Norberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Norberg trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder controls Norberg momentarily but Norberg frees himself.
Wilder is really struggling to control Norberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Norberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder 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#
Norberg tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
Norberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Norberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norberg has his hands clasped together around Wilder's back. He's all about the action.
Wilder is nestled in close to Norberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Norberg. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Norberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder tries to clinch but Norberg moves out of range.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Norberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Norberg circles away.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Norberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Norberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilder's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilder closes the distance but Norberg moves to the side
and Norberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Norberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder dives in for a single leg takedown but Norberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norberg gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Norberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Norberg wants a takedown.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Norberg.
Norberg tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Norberg back against the cage. #T2#
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries a knee to the head but Norberg blocks it.
Norberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norberg tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Norberg blocks with his arms.
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!#TD2#
Norberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Norberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norberg is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Wilder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norberg.
Norberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Norberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilder's head but Wilder avoids it well.
Wilder tries to improve position but can't.
Norberg controls the position.
Wilder is not content to let Norberg control the position.
Wilder is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norberg is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder keeping his opponent close.
Norberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Norberg throws an elbow but Wilder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Norberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Norberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clappertron.
Norberg loads up on a big right hand but Clappertron slips the punch.
Clappertron follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Norberg clinches.
Clappertron blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Clappertron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norberg throws a wild body kick that Clappertron sees coming a mile off.
Norberg lands with a cross.
Norberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clappertron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norberg.
Norberg misses with a straight left.
Clappertron replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Norberg blocks it well.
Norberg misses with a right hand
and Clappertron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Norberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Norberg connects with the punch.
Clappertron ducks under a wild hook from Norberg.
A little jabbing left from Clappertron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norberg lands a head shot.#CL#
Norberg closes the distance and clinches.
Clappertron lands with a right to the head.
Clappertron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clappertron up against the cage.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Clappertron controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Clappertron.
Norberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Clappertron throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Norberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clappertron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clappertron is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Clappertron 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.
Clappertron wants to stand but Norberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Clappertron postures up. #SUB#
Norberg has his foot on Clappertron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clappertron works his way back into a safe position though.
Norberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Norberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clappertron defends well.
Clappertron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clappertron stays in close to Norberg's body and controls the position. #T3##SU2#
Clappertron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Norberg, up you get!
Clappertron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clappertron counters with a straight right hand.
Norberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Clappertron responds with a good body kick, but Norberg manages to step out the way in time.
Norberg throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clappertron counters with a nice uppercut.
Norberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Clappertron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clappertron sprawls well. Clappertron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Clappertron follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Clappertron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norberg.
Norberg throws a body punch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Norberg misses with a left hand
and Clappertron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Buster Norberg's cut is getting worse.
Norberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clappertron.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norberg.
Norberg lands a jab to Clappertron's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buster Norberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Norberg swings for the body but Clappertron moves out of range.
Norberg misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Norberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clappertron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norberg wants to control but Clappertron is keeping him busy.
Clappertron is trying to get back to half guard.
Clappertron taking a bit of punishment here - Norberg scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clappertron has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Norberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Clappertron is looking to regain half guard here but Norberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Norberg trying to control the position but Clappertron is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg working the body and head with strikes.
Norberg working the head with strikes.
Norberg 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.
Clappertron trying to remain calm as Norberg controls from the top position.
Norberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
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!
Norberg wants to control but Clappertron is keeping him busy. #T2#
Norberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Norberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clappertron struggling a bit here.
Norberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Norberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Norberg tries for a kimura but Clappertron is defending well. #SUB#
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clappertron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Norberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clappertron can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Norberg has an Americana. Clappertron didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Norberg is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Norberg hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buster Norberg!
An out of breath Buster Norberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 35 Gunnarson vs Al Dariush
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Obama slips a straight right by Norberg.#TD#
Norberg feints and as Obama raises his hands in defense, Norberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Obama controlling the position.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norberg 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.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Norberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norberg wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Norberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Norberg swings widly with a right hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but Norberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Norberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norberg.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norberg wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norberg misses with a wild body shot.
Norberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Norberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg cracks Obama with a good jab.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norberg lands a jab.#T4##CL#
Norberg has managed to clinch.
Norberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norberg's elbow.
A short right from Norberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norberg.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Norberg is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Obama. #CUT2#Buster Norberg's cut is getting worse.
A hook to the body from Obama.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Norberg controls his hands.
Obama tries a body shot but Norberg blocks it.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama is looking to clinch but Norberg is avoiding it.
Norberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obama.
Obama throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Norberg crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Franjic swings for the body but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franjic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Norberg punishes Franjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Norberg looks to throw the jab but Franjic is out of range.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Norberg there.
Norberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Norberg thuds his right hand into Franjic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norberg throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range. #T1#
Norberg misses the shot to the body.
Norberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franjic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franjic misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norberg scores with the left hand. Franjic knows he should have avoided that one.
Norberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franjic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Norberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franjic at a distance.
Norberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Franjic.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Buster Norberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norberg.
Franjic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norberg just manages to avoid it.
Norberg misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a nice leg kick.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norberg. Norberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Norberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Franjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Norberg moved out of range.#T3#
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.#CL2#
Norberg clinches with his opponent.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franjic backwards. #BC#
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Norberg.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Norberg.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Norberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Norberg controls the action.
Norberg working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
Norberg misses the jab.
Norberg connects with a body shot.
A big left from Franjic misses.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic throws a counter high kick but Norberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
Franjic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franjic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norberg throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Norberg closes the distance and pushes Franjic back into the cage.
Franjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franjic.
Norberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Norberg on the inside.
Norberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Norberg fails to land.
Norberg misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Norberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Franjic controls his hands.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norberg keeps control of Franjic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franjic. #T1#
Franjic wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franjic.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action. #BC#
Franjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franjic. Franjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Franjic misses its target.
Norberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franjic scrambles back to his feet.
Franjic misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Norberg - just one landing.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Norberg drives through and clinches with Franjic against the cage. #T2#
Franjic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norberg has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Norberg.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic.
Norberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch.
Norberg lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Norberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Norberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Norberg decides to pull guard.
Norberg trying to keep a closed guard but Franjic is proving a slippery customer.
Franjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Norberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Norberg is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Franjic postures up. #SUB2#
Norberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franjic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norberg is tightening it up a little... Franjic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franjic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franjic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buster Norberg!
An out of breath Buster Norberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Osmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Norberg ducks under a wild hook from Osmond.
Norberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Osmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Norberg is looking to counter punch.
Osmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Osmond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg misses with a shot to the body
and Osmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osmond has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norberg ducks under a wild hook from Osmond.#T1#
Osmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osmond counters with a body kick.
Norberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Osmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
Norberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Osmond misses with an uppercut.
Osmond misses with a jab to the body
and Norberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norberg is looking to wear down Osmond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Osmond misses with a body punch
and Norberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Osmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Norberg counters with a nice body shot.
Norberg throws a jab when Osmond was well out of range.
Osmond loads up on a big right hand but Norberg slips the punch.#T2#
Norberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Osmond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Norberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joel Osmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osmond throws a body punch but Norberg moves out of range. #KD#
Norberg drops Osmond with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Osmond looks back up at him and smiles so Norberg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Osmond is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
Norberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osmond.
Osmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Norberg finish him?
Osmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Norberg rattles Osmond with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Osmond tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Norberg dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Osmond stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Norberg!
A relieved looking Buster Norberg 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: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Norberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norberg trying to control here.
Hardy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardy is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Norberg actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Norberg actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy throwing shots but Norberg is blocking nicely.
Hardy is thwarting Norberg's attempts to control the position.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Norberg is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Norberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norberg is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy drops an elbow to the side of Norberg's head.
Hardy working Norberg over with strikes.
Norberg trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Hardy wants to take a breather but Norberg is having none of it.
Norberg wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Norberg defends it.
Hardy is nestled in close to Norberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Norberg is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norberg avoid being mounted?
Hardy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norberg defending well though. #SUB2#
Norberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#That has opened up Buster Norberg's cut even more.
Hardy moves into full mount! Norberg won't be happy about that!
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#The cut above Buster Norberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buster Norberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Hardy!
After winning the bout, Oliver Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norberg moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Norberg.
Norberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norberg scores with a hook.#CL#
Cunningham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cunningham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Cunningham has double underhooks.
Norberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunningham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norberg lands a left hand.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Norberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Norberg. #T1##BC2#
Norberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cunningham lands in his opponent's guard.
Norberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Norberg is trying to keep Cunningham in close. #SUB2#
Norberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cunningham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cunningham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Cunningham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cunningham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Norberg pulls Cunningham in close to his closed guard and prevents Cunningham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham works over Norberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Cunningham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Norberg looking for a triangle here. Cunningham is fighting it but it looks tight! Norberg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cunningham is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buster Norberg!
Buster Norberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savinov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.#R2#
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#TD2#
and Norberg counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Norberg misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Norberg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savinov is on top in guard. #SUB2#
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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Norberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morais sprawls well. Morais wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Norberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Morais.
Morais tries to clinch up.
Morais slaps away a takedown attempt from Norberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Morais, which made it look bad.
Edgar Morais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Norberg.
Morais stuffs the takedown attempt from Norberg. Norberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Morais tries to clinch up but Norberg circles away and keeps his distance.
And Norberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Morais pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morais tries to clinch up.
Morais closes the distance but Norberg moves to the side #TD2#
and Norberg counters with a single leg into guard. Morais didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Norberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Norberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Morais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morais on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morais tries to get out of the position.
Norberg content to stall in guard here.
Morais keeping moving, preventing Norberg from controlling successfully.
Morais is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Norberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norberg stands and throws Morais's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norberg slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morais knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Norberg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Morais is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Norberg yanks on the arm and Morais is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Norberg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buster Norberg!
Buster Norberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program