PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nori Voluspa (ranked 3114 p4p, 23975 weight class) and Yawa Kiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yawa Kiang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Voluspa
vs
Kiang

150 cm
32
170
16 - 18 - 1

182 cm
26
160
34 - 63 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 63 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Voluspa takes the fight into the clinch.

Voluspa has hold of one of Kiang's legs. Kiang is fighting the takedown attempt but Voluspa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiang has wrist control.
Voluspa pushing down on Kiang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kiang tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
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. Voluspa connects with a nice short shot to Kiang's temple.

Kiang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa scores with a big shot! Kiang's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kiang! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.