Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Voluspa takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
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. #ROC#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.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voluspa is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Voluspa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet. #CL#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa prevents McFistface from standing back up.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but McFistface is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa 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.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura but McFistface is defending well.
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voluspa is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVR#
Voluspa tries to bench press McFistface off him but McFistface keeps the position.
McFistface throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
McFistface has hold of Voluspa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Voluspa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McFistface cranks the arm and Voluspa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Voluspa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface 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: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian gets through Voluspa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian. #BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egyptian defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Egyptian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egyptian throws a big counter combination but Voluspa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Voluspa avoided it.#CL2#
Voluspa pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards. #T1##TD2#
Voluspa jumps guard and drags Egyptian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Egyptian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.
Voluspa is trying to keep Egyptian in close. #T2#
Egyptian won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Egyptian pushes his legs off easily.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egyptian lands with a nice combination. Voluspa backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Egyptian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Voluspa's head.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egyptian defends it nicely.#CL2#
Voluspa has Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voluspa shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voluspa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it. #CL2#
Voluspa clinches.
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Voluspa looks to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a head kick.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian throws a quick counter head kick but Voluspa was just out of range.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Voluspa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Egyptian pulls Voluspa in close to his closed guard and prevents Voluspa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egyptian is controlling Voluspa's posture.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Egyptian has his hands on Voluspa's head, controlling the position.
Voluspa trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Voluspa passes Egyptian's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egyptian is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egyptian is looking to control Voluspa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Voluspa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Egyptian to stand up.
Voluspa wants to clinch but Egyptian slips to the side
and Egyptian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Voluspa is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Voluspa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egyptian is fending him off so far but Voluspa persists. Nope, Egyptian circles away and we're back to standing.
As Voluspa looks to move away, Egyptian throws a big counter combo but Voluspa just gets out of the way.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Egyptian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Egyptian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voluspa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Egyptian counters with a crisp one two that drops Voluspa! Egyptian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Voluspa to his feet! Voluspa is in big trouble!#ROC#Voluspa is rocked!#T4#
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!
Egyptian seems to be stalking Voluspa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Voluspa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Horus Egyptian!
An out of breath Horus Egyptian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metharom misses with the combination.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Voluspa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metharom defending well though.
Metharom is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Metharom defends the submission attempt.
Metharom keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Voluspa prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Metharom trying to control the position. #T1#
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Voluspa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Voluspa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metharom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metharom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Voluspa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Voluspa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voluspa moves away.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Voluspa is out of range.
A low kick from Voluspa is predictable there
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voluspa doesn't seem phased though.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Voluspa manages to avoid it.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Metharom scores with a jab. Voluspa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Voluspa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metharom takes a swing at Voluspa's ribcage but misses.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Metharom, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Metharom against the cage but Metharom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voluspa moves away.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Metharom.
Voluspa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Voluspa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Voluspa's head.
Metharom leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Metharom to the mat! Metharom manages to get full guard.

Metharom pushes Voluspa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Metharom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Voluspa shoots and misses
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voluspa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Metharom enables Voluspa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Metharom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metharom is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Metharom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Metharom pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Voluspa prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metharom wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Voluspa postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Metharom can't keep his opponent in guard - Voluspa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Voluspa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metharom's head.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metharom is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Metharom has one foot on Voluspa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Metharom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Metharom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metharom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Voluspa shoots for a double leg takedown but Metharom sprawls well. He's pushed Voluspa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
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#
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metharom pinned against the cage. Metharom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Metharom is trying to defend but Voluspa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metharom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa scoring with some ground and pound.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Voluspa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Voluspa tries to stand but Metharom is controlling from the bottom.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Metharom trying to control the position here.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Metharom is adopting a defensive guard.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Metharom trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Voluspa is looking to stand up but Metharom won't let him.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metharom's guard.
Metharom trying to control from the bottom.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
Metharom is controlling Voluspa's trapped leg to prevent Voluspa from advancing to side control.
Metharom wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Voluspa wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Voluspa working Metharom over with strikes.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Metharom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metharom is trying to control but can't.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metharom trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metharom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom. #T4#
Voluspa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metharom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voluspa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Metharom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metharom is on top in guard. #REVR#
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom is pushing down on Voluspa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Voluspa is fighting to maintain full guard but Metharom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metharom trying to pass the guard but Voluspa defending well.
Voluspa wants to control but Metharom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voluspa shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metharom quickly recovers to half guard.

Metharom pushes Voluspa off and gets back to his feet.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Voluspa moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with Metharom and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metharom is defending well.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch but Voluspa keeps him there for the moment.
Voluspa looking for a takedown. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.#T1#
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom catches Voluspa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voluspa staying out of range there.
Voluspa staying out of range there.
Voluspa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voluspa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Voluspa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Metharom's guard.
Metharom controlling the position.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Metharom wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Metharom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Metharom trying to control the position here.
Voluspa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa cracks Metharom with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Voluspa gets to his feet - Metharom follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Voluspa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somporn Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Voluspa feints and as Metharom raises his hands in defense, Voluspa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voluspa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metharom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Metharom has his feet on Voluspa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Voluspa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Voluspa moves out of range easily.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
Voluspa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voluspa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metharom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metharom as he jumps to the side.
Voluspa dives in and grabs Metharom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metharom pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.
Metharom jabs Voluspa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Voluspa drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voluspa. Voluspa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metharom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voluspa's head backwards.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Somporn Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somporn Metharom!

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa rushes Xanthopoulos and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Xanthopoulos wants the takedown. Voluspa is fighting it off but Xanthopoulos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Voluspa's guard against the cage.
Xanthopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Xanthopoulos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Voluspa.#SUB2#
Voluspa working for submissions but it's allowed Xanthopoulos to get to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Xanthopoulos is controlling well.
Voluspa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xanthopoulos in particular looking to stall.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Xanthopoulos passes into side control, despite Voluspa's attempt to control the position.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voluspa wants to control but Xanthopoulos passes into side. #T3#
Voluspa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa being controlled for a moment.
Voluspa manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos content to control rather than advance.
Voluspa has a hand on Xanthopoulos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Xanthopoulos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Voluspa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Xanthopoulos controlling his opponent.
Xanthopoulos prevents Voluspa from getting the reversal.
Voluspa keeps trying to improve his position.
Voluspa wants to control but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Voluspa is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Xanthopoulos. What's that going to do exactly?
Voluspa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Voluspa gets a takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Voluspa drops an elbow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa with the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa throws a strike but Xanthopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Xanthopoulos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xanthopoulos prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Still in half guard, Xanthopoulos seems content to control.
Voluspa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xanthopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xanthopoulos's back!#T2#
Voluspa controlling well, preventing Xanthopoulos from escaping the position.
Voluspa is punishing Xanthopoulos with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Voluspa missing with punches from the back.
Voluspa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Voluspa is striking from the back but Xanthopoulos escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is trying is best to control the position here.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut is getting worse.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa trying to control the pace. #T3#
Xanthopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xanthopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa is working Xanthopoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voluspa throws a strike but Xanthopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Voluspa working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xanthopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Xanthopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Voluspa closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.#TD2#
Voluspa has hold of one of Xanthopoulos's legs. Xanthopoulos is fighting the takedown attempt but Voluspa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanthopoulos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xanthopoulos is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
Voluspa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xanthopoulos keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voluspa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xanthopoulos's head.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Xanthopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xanthopoulos trying to control here.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is defending well. #T3#
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xanthopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Voluspa.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xanthopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desceosarrafo, pushing him back against the cage.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voluspa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Desceosarrafo tumbling to the mat - Voluspa dives into Desceosarrafo's guard.
Voluspa scoring with some ground and pound.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa postures up in Desceosarrafo's guard and throws a big left but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desceosarrafo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Desceosarrafo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Desceosarrafo pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa wants to sweep here but Desceosarrafo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Desceosarrafo wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voluspa 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#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa stops Desceosarrafo from getting back to his feet.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Desceosarrafo defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo kicks Voluspa off and gets back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voluspa looking for a takedown. #TD#
Voluspa is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voluspa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling the position. #T3#
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo is looking to escape.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Desceosarrafo dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Desceosarrafo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voluspa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa prevents Desceosarrafo from standing back up.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Desceosarrafo's hands, connecting with Desceosarrafo's forehead.
Desceosarrafo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up here but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Voluspa throwing shots but Desceosarrafo is blocking nicely.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Desceosarrafo cracks Voluspa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Voluspa has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Voluspa moves into the clinch successfully.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Voluspa rushes Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa avoiding damage as Desceosarrafo throws knees to the body. #TD#
Desceosarrafo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voluspa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desceosarrafo to the mat. Desceosarrafo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Desceosarrafo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Desceosarrafo as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Voluspa's takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Voluspa avoids them all with ease.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Desceosarrafo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Voluspa with a series of wild strikes but Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desceosarrafo as he jumps to the side.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Voluspa is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voluspa wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Voluspa moves out of range as Desceosarrafo strikes.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Voluspa stalling away here and it's allowed Desceosarrafo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo has momentary wrist control but Voluspa slips an elbow through the middle.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desceosarrafo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Voluspa drops back down to his feet.
Voluspa wants a takedown. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Desceosarrafo is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Desceosarrafo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Desceosarrafo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Desceosarrafo! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Desceosarrafo decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Voluspa clinches up with Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Voluspa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Desceosarrafo throws Voluspa to one side and escapes!
Desceosarrafo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Desceosarrafo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo stalling the fight. #T1##BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voluspa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Voluspa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desceosarrafo to the ground. Desceosarrafo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desceosarrafo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo has one foot on Voluspa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Voluspa slips a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo thuds his right hand into Voluspa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Voluspa feints and as Desceosarrafo raises his hands in defense, Voluspa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voluspa advances to half guard.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Desceosarrafo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa 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.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Voluspa distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa works over Desceosarrafo with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Voluspa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voluspa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Voluspa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desceosarrafo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: C246: Albatross vs Bualuang II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Coryatt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coryatt.#CL2#
Voluspa closes the distance and pushes Coryatt back into the cage.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Coryatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coryatt stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa prevents a body shot from Coryatt.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coryatt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
A head kick misses from Voluspa. #CL2#
Voluspa rushes Coryatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa has Coryatt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voluspa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Coryatt tumbling to the mat - Voluspa dives into Coryatt's guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coryatt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Coryatt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Voluspa, up you get!
Voluspa is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Coryatt tenderised Voluspa's leg. Voluspa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coryatt misses with a head kick.
Voluspa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coryatt is fending him off so far but Voluspa persists. Nope, Coryatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voluspa was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
It seemed like Voluspa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coryatt misses with a hook. Voluspa ducked under it nicely.
Coryatt slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coryatt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coryatt!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coryatt but Coryatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coryatt cracks Voluspa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coryatt throws a body punch but Voluspa moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coryatt.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coryatt. #TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Coryatt is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to get an arm triangle but Coryatt is defending well.
Coryatt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Voluspa swings around for an armbar but Coryatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Voluspa's guard.
Coryatt wanted to stand there but Voluspa had control of the position.
Voluspa is trying to keep Coryatt in close. #SUB2#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coryatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coryatt wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Coryatt stands up from Voluspa's guard - Coryatt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Coryatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coryatt throws a leg kick but Voluspa checks it. #T3#
Coryatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Coryatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Voluspa doesn't manage to clinch there - Coryatt circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Voluspa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coryatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coryatt throws a head kick but Voluspa moves out of range.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Voluspa.
Voluspa doesn't manage to clinch there - Coryatt circles away.
Coryatt throws a head kick but Voluspa moves out of range.
Coryatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voluspa under the eye.
Coryatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coryatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Coryatt gets tackled into the cage by Voluspa. Voluspa maintains the clinch.
Coryatt stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa has Coryatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coryatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coryatt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coryatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coryatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Voluspa.
Coryatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Coryatt looking to slow down the pace here.
Coryatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voluspa is keeping busy.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Coryatt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voluspa's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coryatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voluspa is keeping busy.
Coryatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coryatt prevents it. #TD2#
Voluspa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coryatt 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coryatt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coryatt's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coryatt is trying to defend but Voluspa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa throws a strike but Coryatt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coryatt keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Coryatt 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.
Coryatt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coryatt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Coryatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?#T1#
Coryatt wants to sweep but no luck.
Coryatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily.
Voluspa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coryatt is refusing to be controlled, as Voluspa sits in half guard.
Coryatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Coryatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coryatt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Voluspa throws a strike but Coryatt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Voluspa cracks Coryatt with a solid left hand.
Coryatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coryatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coryatt tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Voluspa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coryatt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coryatt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coryatt defends it easily.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Coryatt defends easily. #T3#
Coryatt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coryatt defends it easily.#SUB2#
Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coryatt is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa has Coryatt pulled in close to control his posture.
Coryatt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Voluspa is proving hard to escape from.
Voluspa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Coryatt gets to his feet - Voluspa follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Voluspa clinches up against the cage.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coryatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coryatt trying to stall but Voluspa improves his position.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coryatt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Coryatt manages to get underhooks.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Coryatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
A head punch on the inside from Coryatt fails to land.
Coryatt misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coryatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coryatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Voluspa.
Coryatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Voluspa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Coryatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coryatt scores with a head kick. Voluspa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coryatt misses with a double jab.
Coryatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Voluspa drives through with a takedown into guard.

Coryatt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Voluspa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Coryatt manages to get underhooks.
Voluspa is working for takedown but Coryatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coryatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Voluspa controls his hands.
Coryatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Coryatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voluspa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Coryatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coryatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coryatt misses with some punches.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coryatt pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Coryatt misses with a double jab.
Jab by Coryatt.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coryatt.
Voluspa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Voluspa takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Voluspa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coryatt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Voluspa swings around for an armbar but Coryatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Voluspa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Coryatt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Voluspa, up you get!
Coryatt digs a good body shot into Voluspa's ribs.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch but Coryatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
Coryatt throws a good cross that connects.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Coryatt lands a nice hook to Voluspa's body. Voluspa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coryatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Voluspa is just out of range.
Voluspa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Coryatt, which made it look bad.
Coryatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voluspa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coryatt.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coryatt defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Coryatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voluspa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coryatt.
The crowd cheers as Coryatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voluspa doesn't seem phased though.
Voluspa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coryatt lands a head kick. Voluspa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coryatt's waist but Coryatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
A head kick from Coryatt lands but Voluspa takes it in his stride. #T3#
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coryatt circles away.
Coryatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Coryatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown.
Voluspa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voluspa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Coryatt swinging wildly here.
Coryatt thumps Voluspa with a low kick.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Voluspa saw that one coming.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Coryatt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Coryatt.
Coryatt lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Voluspa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coryatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt throws a head kick but Voluspa moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Coryatt. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Coryatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coryatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in but Coryatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coryatt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coryatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coryatt sprawls well. Coryatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coryatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
Voluspa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coryatt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coryatt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coryatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coryatt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coryatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Coryatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa shoots in but Norling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling lands a left hand.
Voluspa wants to take the fight to the mat but Norling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norling pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Voluspa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Norling is trying to keep an underhook but Voluspa manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Voluspa preventing the sweep. #T1#
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Voluspa is having none of it.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa is working Norling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norling looking to control.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Voluspa landing with the ground and pound.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Voluspa stands up over Norling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Norling wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa works over Norling with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it. #SUB2#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Norling's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norling trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Norling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norling 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norling lands an overhand right.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norling stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Norling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norling with a jab.
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 Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Norling throws a front kick aimed at Voluspa's knee but Voluspa avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Norling lands.
Voluspa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Norling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
Norling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Norling lands a right hand. #BC2#
Norling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norling. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norling regains guard immediately.

Norling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Voluspa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Norling.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling throws a leg kick but Voluspa checks it.
Voluspa throws a big counter combination but Norling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norling.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Voluspa. Voluspa maintains the clinch.
Nils Norling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Norling misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Norling has knocked Voluspa down with a huge combo! Norling steps away and waves a wobbly Voluspa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Voluspa is rocked!
Voluspa doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Oh Voluspa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Norling's guard.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
Norling pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Norling is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Voluspa seems to have got his legs back now.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norling tries to free his leg and advance position but Voluspa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voluspa 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.#ES#
Voluspa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Norling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards. #T4##BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voluspa backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Norling lands a big right hand that sends Voluspa crashing to the mat! Norling stays standing though and waves Voluspa back to his feet!
Voluspa bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Norling comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Voluspa falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Voluspa was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
A very excited looking Nils Norling rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws a big counter head kick but Voluspa avoids it with no problem.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Voluspa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voluspa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Voluspa distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa 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.
Magomedov has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!#REVB#
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #SUB#
Voluspa has his feet on Magomedov's thighs here. He's pushed Magomedov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magomedov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pierre.#CL2#
Voluspa closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Voluspa controls the action.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Pierre won't allow it.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Voluspa avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.
Pierre misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pierre regains guard immediately.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa throws a strike but Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Voluspa seems keen to control Pierre's posture.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Voluspa has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Voluspa wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Voluspa has an active guard here but Pierre has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Pierre's head to control him but Pierre postures up.
Voluspa wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa pushes Pierre off looking to stand but Pierre dives back in and keeps control.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
Voluspa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre is looking for a counter combo.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierre's waist but Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Voluspa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voluspa throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Voluspa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Pierre throws a right and a left that Voluspa avoids nicely.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pierre leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Voluspa avoids it well.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voluspa slips under a jab from Pierre.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Pierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.
Voluspa dives in and grabs Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.#TD2#
Voluspa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Voluspa's guard! Nice work there by Pierre! #SUB2#
Voluspa has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Pierre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pierre wants to stand up but Voluspa has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Voluspa is trying to control but Pierre manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Voluspa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voluspa wants to control but Pierre is having none of it.#T4#
Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Voluspa regains half guard.
Voluspa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa throws a strike from the bottom but Pierre passes into side control!
Pierre gets to mount! Voluspa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that second round.
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#
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Pierre cracks Voluspa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Voluspa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Voluspa moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierre.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Voluspa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Voluspa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Pierre is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Voluspa's guard! Nice work there by Pierre!
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Voluspa working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Voluspa won't let him. #T2##SU#
Pierre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Voluspa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voluspa scrambles back to his feet.
Pierre sizes up Voluspa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pierre lands a head shot.
Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Voluspa avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Voluspa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierre misses with some punches. #T3#
Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Voluspa looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Voluspa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Voluspa lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pierre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Pierre trying to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in full control for now.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes.
Voluspa misses with punches from the back.
Pierre covering up well under a series of strikes from Voluspa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Voluspa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pierre! Can he survive? No! He's out! Voluspa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Voluspa!
A relieved looking Nori Voluspa 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: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nori Voluspa has been cut.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voluspa showed some decent athleticism there.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape controlling the position well.
Voluspa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ape knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Voluspa trying to control from half guard but Ape is working away.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ape is trying to control but can't.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voluspa lands a nice short elbow.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
Voluspa stops Ape from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voluspa is nestled in close to Ape, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Ape is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Ape is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ape doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ape sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Ape gets full guard.#SU2#
Voluspa gets to his feet. Ape looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ape tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ape to the ground. Ape escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ape throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa blocks a head kick by Ape.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ape's waist but Ape gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ape defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Ape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ape to the mat! Ape manages to get full guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Ape will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Ape looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Ape controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ape is looking to stand up but Voluspa isn't so interested in that idea.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ape's head.
Voluspa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ape works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nori Voluspa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voluspas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Ape shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Ape avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Voluspa moves out of range easily.
Ape is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa wants to clinch
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Voluspa.
Voluspa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape throws a head kick but Voluspa moves out of range.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ape sprawls well. Ape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ape throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voluspa momentarily.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voluspa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromApe.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##TD2#
Ape gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ape has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voluspa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ape pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ape after a bit of a struggle.
Ape gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Ape.#T3#
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ape appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ape lands a jab.
Ape lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Voluspa crumples to the floor! Ape milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis cracks Voluspa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anubis did well to prevent Voluspa getting side control.#SUB2#
Voluspa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anubis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa. #SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Anubis dodges it nicely. #T1#
Anubis has his hands clasped together around Voluspa's back. He's all about the action.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa is just content to waste time from the top position. Anubis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Voluspa throws a strike but Anubis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Voluspa seems keen to control Anubis's posture.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anubis is one step ahead there.
Voluspa is pulling down on Anubis's head to control his posture.
Anubis preventing the sweep.
Anubis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voluspa striking off his back. #T3#
Anubis preventing the sweep.
Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anubis throws a right and a left that Voluspa avoids nicely.
Voluspa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anubis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anubis thumps Voluspa with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Anubis.
As Voluspa looks to move away, Anubis throws a big counter combo but Voluspa just gets out of the way.
Walad Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anubis but Anubis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anubis is trying to defend but Voluspa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anubis is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.
Anubis controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Anubis's temple.
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 Walad Anubis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anubis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Voluspa's head.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side.
Anubis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anubis but Anubis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Anubis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walad Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Anubis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Anubis lands a big head kick that sends Voluspa tumbling to the mat! Anubis takes a step backwards and waves Voluspa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Voluspa is rocked!
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!
Anubis throws a low kick, looking for Voluspa's leg but Voluspa calmly moves out of range.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
Anubis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voluspa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Anubis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whack! Anubis lands a heavy head kick that drops Voluspa. The ref tackles Anubis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Voluspa was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis 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: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Yrkje.#TD2#
Voluspa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yrkje was covering up waiting for the punch and Voluspa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yrkje working a defensive guard here.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa postures up in Yrkje's guard and throws a big left but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Yrkje looking for a guillotine here but Voluspa defends easily.
Yrkje is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa scoring with some ground and pound.
Voluspa pushing down on Yrkje's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa working over Yrkje with some ground and pound. Yrkje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura but Yrkje is defending well. #T2#
Yrkje is looking to control Voluspa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yrkje avoid being mounted?
Voluspa throws a strike but Yrkje avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Yrkje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yrkje tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yrkje looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yrkje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yrkje wants it to stay on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in and drives through. Yrkje sprawls well.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Yrkje circles away easily
and Yrkje counters with a one-two to the body.
Yrkje looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4##TD2#
Voluspa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yrkje's guard.
Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa is looking to advance position but Yrkje has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Voluspa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa is just holding on here. Yrkje manages to take his back.
Yrkje will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voluspa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yrkje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voluspa defends it easily.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yrkje's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Yrkje has his feet on Voluspa's thighs here. He's pushed Voluspa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Voluspa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A very excited looking Toby Keith Yrkje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voluspa gets a clinch. #TD#
Voluspa jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Voluspa's head.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voluspa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voluspa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Silva trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Voluspa blocks nicely.
Voluspa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Voluspa is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Voluspa's head.
Voluspa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Voluspa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Voluspa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa missing with punches from the bottom.
Voluspa moves into full guard.
Voluspa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. #T3#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa is striking but Silva is not phased and passes to half guard.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Voluspa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Voluspa punching from the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Silva prevents Voluspa from getting the reversal.
Voluspa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva slips a nice elbow through Voluspa's hands, connecting with Voluspa's forehead.
Voluspa moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa. #TD#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voluspa forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Voluspa prevents Silva from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!
Silva punches Voluspa on the ear.
Voluspa trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Silva gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Silva gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Silva apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.#T2##TD#
Voluspa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Voluspa is now in Silva's guard.
Voluspa distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Voluspa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva 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.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking to control.
Silva has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Voluspa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Voluspa trying to control but Silva postures up.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Voluspa's temple.
Voluspa punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is thwarting Voluspa's attempts to control the position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Voluspa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Voluspa postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there. #T1#
Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #T2#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Voluspa in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Voluspa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Voluspa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Voluspa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T3#
Silva pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
Voluspa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Voluspa pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Voluspa is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Voluspa landing some decent shots from guard.
Voluspa with a nice head shot there.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Voluspa postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

175 cm
40 yrs
154 lbs

150 cm
28 yrs
170 lbs

Verus

Voluspa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Verus is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Verus's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Voluspa
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voluspa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voluspa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Voluspa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Voluspa#SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verus is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
Voluspa tries to advance to mount but Verus denies him. #T2#
Verus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Verus is looking to improve his position.
Verus manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Verus being controlled here, momentarily.
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Verus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Verus keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus trying to control the position.
Voluspa trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Voluspa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Verus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Verus - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cicero Verus!

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

150 cm
28 yrs
170 lbs

185 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

Voluspa

Danilov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Danilov as Voluspa shoots in.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Danilov, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Danilov against the cage but Danilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Danilov instigates a clinch.
Danilov fails to pull guard. #TD#
Voluspa gets control of Danilov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Voluspa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voluspa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.#T1#
Voluspa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (0) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa won't allow Danilov to sweep him here.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa postures up.
Danilov is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voluspa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voluspa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Danilov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Voluspa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Danilov.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (5) vs (0) Danilov#SUB#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Voluspa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Danilov tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov is looking to reverse the position.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Voluspa is just content to waste time from the top position. Danilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Danilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Danilov, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danilov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danilov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danilov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (5) vs (4) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Voluspa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Voluspa!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (7) vs (4) Danilov
Danilov 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.
Danilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Voluspa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danilov is looking to control Voluspa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danilov avoid being mounted?#T6#
Danilov wants to get back to full guard but Voluspa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (10) vs (4) Danilov#SUB#
Voluspa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danilov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danilov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Danilov tries to buck Voluspa off but Voluspa is having none of it.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danilov is refusing to be controlled, as Voluspa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Voluspa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Danilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Voluspa. #T9#
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danilov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Voluspa is pressing down on Danilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danilov is holding on for now.
Danilov is pressing down on Voluspa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB#
Voluspa drops back looking for a leg! Danilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danilov manages to kick Voluspa off! Voluspa jumps back into Danilov's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voluspa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voluspa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danilov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danilov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danilov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (10) vs (8) Danilov#T12##SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Voluspa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danilov but great work by Voluspa.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (14) vs (8) Danilov
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Danilov gets back to half guard.
Voluspa trying to control from half guard but Danilov is working away. #T13#
Danilov manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (14) vs (10) Danilov
Danilov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#T14##SUB#
Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
Danilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (16) vs (10) Danilov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voluspa takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voluspa.
Voluspa moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pierre tests Voluspa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Voluspa forces Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Pierre.
Voluspa has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pierre after a bit of a struggle.
Voluspa is trying to drag Pierre to the mat but Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Pierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Voluspa jumps into guard, dragging Pierre to the mat.
Pierre postures up.
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Voluspa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pierre is now in half guard.
Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Voluspa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Voluspa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Voluspa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre wanted to stand there but Voluspa had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voluspa jumps guard but Pierre stands there with Voluspa around his waist. Voluspa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Voluspa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pierre regains guard.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
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#
A left and a right from Pierre both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Pierre misses.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pierre! But no joy.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierre to the mat! Pierre manages to get full guard.
Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Pierre blocks nicely. #T1#
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa content to stall in guard here.
Voluspa advances to half guard.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Pierre uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Pierre blocks nicely.
Voluspa advances to half guard. #T3#
Pierre is trying to stand.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierre defending well though.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierre tries to kick Voluspa off but Voluspa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierre defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Voluspa tries to counter with a takedown but Pierre is quick to defend against it.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voluspa showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa. #T4#
Pierre is trying to escape back to his feet but Voluspa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa wants to control for a moment but Pierre uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pierre throws a right hand that Voluspa ducks under and follows up with a left that Voluspa also avoids with ease.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Voluspa.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Voluspa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Voluspa is looking to stall here but Pierre recovers full guard.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierre's head.
Voluspa won't allow Pierre to get back to his feet.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa stops Pierre from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pierre misses with the combination. #CL#
Voluspa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Pierre won't allow it.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Voluspa.
Pierre digs a right hand underneath Voluspa's ribcage. Voluspa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Pierre. #T3#
Voluspa can't get the takedown. #TD#
Voluspa jumps guard.
Voluspa has a closed guard, preventing Pierre from standing up. #SUB#
Voluspa working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but instead Voluspa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voluspa controls the pace.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Voluspa isn't so interested in that idea.
Voluspa passes Pierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Voluspa is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Pierre.
I think Pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Pierre!
Our winner, George Pierre, 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: C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Voluspa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rishkinov sprawls well initially but Voluspa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voluspa won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Voluspa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Rishkinov trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Rishkinov is really struggling to control Voluspa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Rishkinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rishkinov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Voluspa has passed into half guard!
Voluspa is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.
Voluspa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa working Rishkinov over with strikes. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rishkinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov is not content to let Voluspa control the position.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rishkinov gets back to full guard.
Rishkinov 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#
Voluspa wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy. #T4#
Voluspa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa keeping hold of Rishkinov's head, controlling as best he can.
Voluspa wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Voluspa is blocking nicely.
Rishkinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Voluspa defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov.
Voluspa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voluspa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.#TD#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Voluspa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rishkinov is working Voluspa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voluspa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voluspa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Rishkinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Voluspa's head.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Rishkinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rishkinov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Voluspa to regain full guard.
Voluspa looking to control.
Rishkinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rishkinov stands up out of Voluspa's guard for a moment - Voluspa manages to land a nice upkick.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Voluspa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Rishkinov fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov trying to strike off his back.
Voluspa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voluspa won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Rishkinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Voluspa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov is trying to hold Voluspa in close to prevent damage but Voluspa has managed to pass into half guard.
Voluspa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rishkinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Voluspa.
Rishkinov wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy. #T4#
Voluspa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voluspa prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
Rishkinov is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rishkinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voluspa swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Voluspa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet. #SUB#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa cracks Rishkinov with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rishkinov holds on and takes a little breather.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Voluspa is in close to Rishkinov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SUB#
Rishkinov working for a triangle but Voluspa defends it easily. #SUB#
Rishkinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov 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#
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well. #T3#
Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Voluspa is trying to keep Rishkinov in close. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
Voluspa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Voluspa is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
Voluspa striking from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voluspa's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voluspa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Adderley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adderley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Adderley, which made it look bad.
Adderley throwing a counter right hand but Voluspa manages to avoid it.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adderley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Adderley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adderley swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Voluspa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adderley!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adderley keeps working. #T1#
Adderley is pushing Voluspa's head away, looking to escape. Voluspa manages to hold on to the position though.
Adderley is not content to let Voluspa control the position.
Voluspa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Voluspa advances to full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voluspa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poor strikes thrown by Voluspa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Voluspa unloads with some shots from mount but Adderley bucks and avoids them well.
Adderley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adderley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Voluspa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Voluspa lands with some strikes.#T3#
Adderley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Adderley manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Adderley is trying to stand up here but Voluspa is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Adderley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adderley slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Voluspa backs away, Adderley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Adderley circles away easily
and Adderley counters with an inside leg kick.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Adderley sprawls well.
Adderley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voluspa on the side of the head. #CL#
Adderley drives through and clinches with Voluspa against the cage.
Voluspa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adderley smiles and moves away.
Hakeem Adderley is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Adderley moves into range and clinches up with Voluspa.
Adderley prevents the takedown attempt.
Adderley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Nori Voluspa has been cut.#BC#
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Adderley.
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adderley avoids it really well and circles away.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adderley avoids it really well and circles away.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adderley pinned against the cage. Adderley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley counters with a nice body shot.
Adderley catches Voluspa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voluspa is looking to clinch but Adderley is avoiding it.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adderley's waist but Adderley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voluspa needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Adderley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adderley, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adderley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voluspa's brow.
Voluspa blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Voluspa pulls guard successfully.
Voluspa pulls Adderley in to control the position.
Adderley wants to stand but Voluspa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Voluspa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adderley uses it to pass to side control.
Adderley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adderley's best efforts.#SUB2#
Voluspa with the active half guard here but Adderley passes nicely into side control.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adderley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Voluspa is trying to get back to half guard.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adderley's best efforts.
Adderley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Voluspa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adderley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adderley's back!#SUB2#
Adderley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Voluspa gets his way!
Voluspa missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nori Voluspa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adderley 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. #CL#
Adderley moves into the clinch successfully.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adderley after a bit of a struggle.
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adderley lands an elbow just above Voluspa 's eye.
Adderley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adderley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Nice sprawl there from Adderley as Voluspa shoots in.
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Voluspa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adderley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley trying to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in full control for now.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Voluspa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Adderley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Voluspa gets his way!
Voluspa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Adderley is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Voluspa 's hooks. #T3#
Adderley manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Adderley won't allow Voluspa to pass to mount.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Voluspa wants to free his trapped foot but Adderley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Adderley is a slippery customer.
Adderley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Voluspa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adderley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakeem Adderley.
I think Adderley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Adderley!
A very excited looking Hakeem Adderley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa dives in and grabs Billabong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billabong pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Billabong sprawls well.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Voluspa drives through and clinches with Billabong against the cage.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Billabong has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billabong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Voluspa manages to pull guard.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa looking to control. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Voluspa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Billabong gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Billabong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Billabong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Billabong!#REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Voluspa wants to control the action here but instead Billabong manages to pass to full mount!
Billabong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Voluspa working to try and regain half guard.
Billabong blocks Voluspa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Voluspa to control.
Voluspa working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa is still trying to improve position.
Billabong landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Voluspa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Billabong sprawls well initially but Voluspa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Billabong is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Billabong is looking to get back to full guard here but Voluspa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Billabong is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong prevents Voluspa from moving into mount.
Billabong struggling a bit here.#T1#
Voluspa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voluspa wants to take a breather but Billabong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Voluspa.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billabong's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
Billabong controlling Voluspa's posture.
Voluspa throws a strike but Billabong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Voluspa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Billabong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
Voluspa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Voluspa wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #T4#
Voluspa is trying to move to mount but Billabong reverses beautifully and ends up in Voluspa's guard.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Billabong circles away easily
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billabong shoots for a takedown but Voluspa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Billabong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Voluspa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Billabong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Billabong slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Voluspa takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa ducks right into an uppercut from Billabong.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong lands with an uppercut that bounces Voluspa off the cage and back into range.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Billabong cracks Voluspa with a good jab.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Billabong pinned against the cage. Billabong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billabong connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Billabong, which made it look bad.
Johnny Billabong is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong jabs Voluspa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
Billabong prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Billabong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voluspa.
Voluspa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billabong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Billabong just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Billabong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Billabong manages to end up in side control.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Billabong wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong working the head with strikes. #T3#
Billabong staying calm.
Billabong working away.
Billabong takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Voluspa to pass into mount.
Voluspa is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Voluspa is on top in guard.
Voluspa trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa slips a jab from Medeiros.
Voluspa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voluspa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Voluspa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medeiros to the mat! Medeiros manages to get full guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Medeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Medeiros controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Medeiros throws his legs up looking for a submission but Voluspa uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Voluspa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medeiros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Medeiros has hold of Voluspa's hands but Voluspa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medeiros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Medeiros's hands, connecting with Medeiros's forehead.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa.
Medeiros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ground and pound from Voluspa.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros trying to control here.
Medeiros punching from the bottom.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
Medeiros is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Medeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches.
Medeiros misses with a body punch.
Voluspa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Medeiros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Voluspa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Voluspa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Voluspa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros trying to control here.
Voluspa drops an elbow to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros trying to control but Voluspa postures up. #T1#
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voluspa working over Medeiros with some ground and pound. Medeiros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voluspa works his way into side control.
Voluspa working the ground and pound.
Voluspa cracks Medeiros with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Voluspa taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to get an arm triangle but Medeiros is defending well. #T2#
Medeiros tries to bench press Voluspa off him but Voluspa keeps the position.
Medeiros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medeiros takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Medeiros manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Voluspa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Voluspa lands with a punch from half guard.
Medeiros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voluspa advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voluspa.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voluspa showed some decent athleticism there.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.
Medeiros tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Voluspa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Voluspa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
Voluspa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Voluspa looking to control but Medeiros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa controlling his opponent.
Voluspa with shots to the head and body - Medeiros looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Voluspa unloading with bombs!
Voluspa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medeiros turns into him and now he's in Voluspa's guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position.
Voluspa lands a decent shot there.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Voluspa blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Medeiros defends easily. #T3#
Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Medeiros gets full guard.
Medeiros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nori Voluspa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Voluspa is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voluspa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
A victorious Nori Voluspa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 136
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Ajuricaba tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ajuricaba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ajuricaba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajuricaba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Ajuricaba's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Ajuricaba keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa stays in close to Ajuricaba's body and controls the position. #T1#
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ajuricaba controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
Voluspa wants to control but Ajuricaba is keeping him busy.
Ajuricaba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ajuricaba's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Ajuricaba defending against the ground and pound.
Ajuricaba is letting Voluspa control him for a moment.
Voluspa tries to score with some ground and pound. Ajuricaba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ajuricaba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Voluspa looks up at the clock and then as Ajuricaba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voluspa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Voluspa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Voluspa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ajuricaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Ajuricaba prevents Voluspa from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Voluspa working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Ajuricaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajuricaba is trying to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba isn't going anywhere.
Ajuricaba tries to buck Voluspa off but Voluspa is having none of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ajuricaba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Ajuricaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa taking a breather here.
Voluspa working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba connects with a right hand. Voluspa shakes it off.
Voluspa moves out of range as Ajuricaba strikes.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ajuricaba is trying to defend but Voluspa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa is thwarting Ajuricaba's attempts to control the position.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Voluspa moves nicely into side control.
Ajuricaba tries to control but Voluspa manages to take his back.
Voluspa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Voluspa.
Voluspa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ajuricaba.
Voluspa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ajuricaba hold on?
Ajuricaba prevents Voluspa from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Voluspa wants to control the position but Ajuricaba frees himself and scrambles - Voluspa manages to regain control in side control.
Voluspa lands a few punches from side control.
Voluspa controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ajuricaba has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Voluspa cracks Ajuricaba with a big right hand but Ajuricaba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Voluspa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Voluspa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Voluspa throwing strikes but Ajuricaba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
Voluspa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ajuricaba off and has taken his back!
Well, with Voluspa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ajuricaba is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Ajuricaba tries to roll but Voluspa sticks to his back.
Ajuricaba covers up after that shot from Voluspa.
Ajuricaba is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ajuricaba trying to control the position but Voluspa manages to sink in the hooks.
Voluspa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa punishes Ajuricaba with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ajuricaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Ajuricaba keeps it at a distance.
Ajuricaba cracks Voluspa with an open hand slap.
Ajuricaba scores with a shot to the body.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajuricaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ajuricaba defends it nicely.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Ajuricaba circles away easily
letting Ajuricaba counter with a right hand.
Ajuricaba thuds his right hand into Voluspa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ajuricaba misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba takes a swing at Voluspa's ribcage but misses.
Voluspa slips under a jab.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huena Ajuricaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Ajuricaba tests Voluspa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ajuricaba 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. #T1#
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ajuricaba pinned against the cage. Ajuricaba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ajuricaba to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Ajuricaba counters with a left to the body.
Ajuricaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ajuricaba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ajuricaba.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Voluspa tries to clinch up but Ajuricaba circles away and keeps his distance.
Ajuricaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ajuricaba scores with a hook to the body. Voluspa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voluspa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajuricaba.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ajuricaba. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Ajuricaba misses its target.
Ajuricaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ajuricaba to the mat! Ajuricaba manages to get full guard.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ajuricaba trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Ajuricaba is keeping the position.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Ajuricaba is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ajuricaba working a defensive guard but Voluspa manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Voluspa working the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Ajuricaba but he's now mounted!
Ajuricaba working to try and regain half guard.
Voluspa with good strikes from the mount here!
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Voluspa pushes him away.#T4#
Voluspa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ajuricaba?
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Voluspa pushes him away.
Voluspa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ajuricaba?
Voluspa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ajuricaba tries to lock up and control but Voluspa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa controlling his opponent.
Ajuricaba is bucking up trying to escape but Voluspa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huena Ajuricaba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: ENIGMA 125
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voluspa takes one to the side of the head.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Rai counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Rai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rai defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##KD2#
Rai cracks Voluspa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voluspa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rai finish him? #ROC2#Voluspa is rocked!
Rai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Voluspa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Voluspa won't allow Rai to get back to his feet.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Rai 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.#T2#
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!
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa is in close to Rai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa pushing down on Rai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well.
Rai gets full guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Rai regains half guard.
Voluspa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rai is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Voluspa trying to control but Rai is having none of it.
Voluspa is stalling here but it's allowed Rai to get half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Rai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Voluspa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voluspa is in Rai's guard.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa pushing down on Rai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Rai is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voluspa 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.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai trying to get back to full guard but Voluspa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rai is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Voluspa content just to control the position here.
Rai tries to hold on but Voluspa pushes him away. #T2#
Rai is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voluspa is really struggling to control Rai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rai turns into him and now he's in Voluspa's guard. #T3#
Rai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voluspa striking off his back but it's not causing Rai any problems. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rai defends it easily.
Rai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rai wanted to stand there but Voluspa had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rai pushing down on Voluspa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rai is looking for a kimura here.
Rai tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voluspa prevents Rai from improving his position.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for a kimura here but Rai manages to reverse the position and he's now in Voluspa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rai is looking to advance position but Voluspa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Rai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
Voluspa is just content to waste time from the top position. Rai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rai's guard.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rai taking some punishment here, with Voluspa in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
Rai wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Rai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa wants to take a breather but Rai is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: ENIGMA 121
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voluspa moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voluspa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith punishes Voluspa's body with a nice straight punch.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Voluspa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Smith scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Voluspa is rocked!
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Agent Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voluspa is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voluspa seems to have recovered his senses.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Voluspa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voluspa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Voluspa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Smith connects with the punch.#T2##TD2#
Smith gets caught napping as Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith 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.
Smith managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T3#
Smith pulls Voluspa in close to his closed guard and prevents Voluspa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voluspa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Voluspa shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Voluspa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voluspa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agent Smith dominated that round.
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#
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Voluspa goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voluspa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Voluspa backing up. Voluspa nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Agent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voluspa under the eye.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Voluspa scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smith 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#
Smith is controlling the pace.
Voluspa wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SU#
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Agent Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voluspa somewhat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Voluspa down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Voluspa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Nori Voluspa has been cut.#T3#
Voluspa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Voluspa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith swings for the body but Voluspa moves out of range.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voluspa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Voluspa is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agent Smith waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGEâ„¢'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ENIGMA 117
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xanthopoulos pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Voluspa stops Xanthopoulos from standing up.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa postures up in Xanthopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Xanthopoulos blocks nicely.
Voluspa is fighting to break Xanthopoulos's control of his arms but Xanthopoulos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xanthopoulos is trying to keep Voluspa in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xanthopoulos, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Xanthopoulos's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xanthopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voluspa blocks a jab.#TD2#
Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Xanthopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voluspa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Xanthopoulos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Xanthopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voluspa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Xanthopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos postures up in Voluspa's guard and throws a big left but Voluspa blocks it. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xanthopoulos has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Xanthopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xanthopoulos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xanthopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Voluspa blocks nicely.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Voluspa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Xanthopoulos managing to control the position.
Voluspa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voluspa as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xanthopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voluspa takes one on the button.
Voluspa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xanthopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Voluspa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
Voluspa trying to mount his opponent but Xanthopoulos defends it. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xanthopoulos tries to kick Voluspa off but Voluspa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Xanthopoulos is a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Xanthopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xanthopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is wriggling around but Voluspa manages to pass to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xanthopoulos trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos tries to roll over but Voluspa keeps him under control.#T2#
Voluspa is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xanthopoulos is holding on for now.
Xanthopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.
Voluspa not doing much here.
Xanthopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!#T3#
Voluspa tries to escape but Xanthopoulos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Voluspa covering up well and avoiding damage.
Xanthopoulos has the hooks in. Voluspa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Voluspa manages to buck him off and is now in Xanthopoulos's guard! Nice work there by Voluspa!
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa is in close to Xanthopoulos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Voluspa cracks Xanthopoulos with a solid left hand.
Xanthopoulos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Voluspa has passed into side control.
Xanthopoulos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat. #T4#
Xanthopoulos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Voluspa throws a strike aimed at the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Voluspa manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Xanthopoulos with him. Xanthopoulos is trying to defend but Voluspa has an arm under the chin now! Xanthopoulos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Voluspa!
After winning the bout, Nori Voluspa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voluspa slips under a jab from Lee.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Voluspa feints the counter takedown.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Voluspa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Voluspa winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee's coaches at Xtreme Black House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lee can't escape the position.
Voluspa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Voluspa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Voluspa is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voluspa lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Voluspa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Voluspa lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Voluspa has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Voluspa landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voluspa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Voluspa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Voluspa postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lee out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Voluspa goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Voluspa manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Materlak because Voluspa loaded up on that one.
Voluspa landing strikes from the mount and Materlak is in trouble!
Materlak is trying to stand.
Voluspa looking to control but Materlak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Materlak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Voluspa unloads with some shots from mount but Materlak bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Materlak is on top in guard.
Voluspa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Materlak's guard. #REVB#
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materlak's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Materlak 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#
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak passes into side. #T3#
Materlak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Voluspa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Materlak's best efforts.
Well, if Materlak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
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.
Materlak uses his free foot to push down on Voluspa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Voluspa.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Materlak's head to control him but Materlak postures up. #SU#
Materlak decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Voluspa wants to clinch.#T1#
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side. #TD2#
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Materlak 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.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materlak trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Materlak has his foot on Voluspa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voluspa works his way back into a safe position though.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Voluspa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Materlak to the ground. Voluspa is now in Materlak's guard.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Materlak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Materlak tries to stand but Voluspa is controlling from the bottom.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Materlak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Materlak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Materlak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voluspa moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voluspa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak tries to escape but Voluspa is in control. #T1#
Voluspa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Voluspa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Materlak is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materlak working a defensive guard here. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voluspa.
Materlak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Materlak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Voluspa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Materlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Materlak is looking to improve his position but Voluspa isn't that keen on the idea.
Voluspa wants to control the action but instead Materlak gets a body lock and reverses into Voluspa's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Materlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Voluspa is trying to keep Materlak in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Armando connects with the punch.
A big left from Armando misses.
Armando misses with a hook. Voluspa ducked under it nicely.
Voluspa feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Armando throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armando enables Voluspa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armando manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armando holds on and takes a little breather.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Voluspa has gone for a leg lock! Armando slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voluspa's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Armando has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Voluspa wants to control but Armando is keeping busy.
Armando is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voluspa tries to get to full guard but Armando has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Armando is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Voluspa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voluspa.
Armando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Armando has passed one foot through into half guard.
Armando not doing much here.
Voluspa won't allow Armando to pass to mount. #T4#
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.
Voluspa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Armando jumps into side control!
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Armando is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Armando is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Voluspa instigates a clinch.
Armando working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armando defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Armando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Armando misses the target.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Armando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Armando's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Armando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Armando defends it nicely.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armando avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando throws a jab when Voluspa was well out of range.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt - Armando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voluspa tries to clinch up
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Voluspa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armando.
Armando looks to land a right hand but Voluspa moved out of range.
Voluspa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
letting Armando counter with a right hand.
Diego Armando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armando seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Armando keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Voluspa postures up in Armando's guard and throws a big left but Armando blocks it.
Armando avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Voluspa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Armando has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armando looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Armando.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armando sprawls well. Armando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Armando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armando to the mat! Armando manages to get full guard.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armando's guard.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working for a kimura but Armando is defending it quite comfortably.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Voluspa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Armando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando is controlling Voluspa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa is looking to stall here but Armando recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Armando throws an overhand right that lands on Voluspa's shoulder, as Voluspa tries to avoid the shot.
Armando is looking to clinch.
Armando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armando throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voluspa slips under a jab.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Armando tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Armando.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voluspa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Armando. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
Voluspa dives in and grabs Armando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armando pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armando sprawls well. Armando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Armando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armando counters with a left to the body.
Armando connects with a leg kick.
Armando connects with an inside leg kick.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Voluspa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voluspa. Voluspa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Armando but Armando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Armando shows good takedown defense.
Voluspa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando scores with a nice strike.
Diego Armando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Voluspa is rocked!#T2#
Voluspa drops his hands momentarily and Armando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Voluspa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armando throws a hook to the side of Voluspa's head but Voluspa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando connects with a jab.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armando counters with a good low kick that Voluspa was not able to check.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Voluspa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Armando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Voluspa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armando defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Armando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voluspa takes one to the chin there.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Armando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voluspa.
Armando scores with a hook.
Armando stuns Voluspa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armando listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voluspa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Armando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armando to the mat! Armando manages to get full guard.
Armando has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armando will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Armando looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Armando keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Armando looking for a sweep. Not yet Armando, not yet.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armando swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armando lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voluspa momentarily.
Armando scores with a spinning back kick!
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Voluspa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Armando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armando, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Armando!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Armando thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Dhargey counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dhargey has closed the distance and engaged Voluspa in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dhargey walks away with a smile on his face. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dhargey has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Dhargey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Dhargey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhargey misses with a takedown attempt - Voluspa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dhargey rushes Voluspa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Voluspa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhargey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Voluspa rushes Dhargey and presses him up against the cage.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dhargey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voluspa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dhargey sprawls well. Dhargey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Dhargey catches Voluspa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voluspa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dhargey wants to clinch.
Dhargey scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Voluspa gets a double leg takedown into Dhargey's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Voluspa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throws a strike but Dhargey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhargey is aware though and is defending well.
Dhargey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Dhargey cracks Voluspa with a solid left hand.
Dhargey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dhargey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.
Dhargey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhargey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dhargey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa pulls Dhargey in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dhargey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhargey has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Dhargey with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Dhargey won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Dhargey postures up. #SUB#
Voluspa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dhargey has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Dhargey.
Voluspa trying to control here.
Dhargey working Voluspa over with strikes.
Voluspa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa has momentary wrist control but Dhargey slips an elbow through the middle.
Dhargey trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dhargey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Voluspa is not content to let Dhargey control the position.
Voluspa tries to bench press Dhargey off him but Dhargey keeps the position.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dhargey's best efforts.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dhargey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Dhargey manages to get underhooks.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dhargey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhargey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dhargey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Voluspa breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhargey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Dhargey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Voluspa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey cracks Voluspa with a solid left hand.#T1#
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voluspa is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dhargey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Dhargey wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dhargey looking for a guillotine here but Voluspa defends easily.
Dhargey looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhargey, not yet. #T2#
Dhargey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa. #SUB2#
Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voluspa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voluspa pushing down on Dhargey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dhargey is looking to improve his position.
Dhargey gets full guard.#T3#
Dhargey controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself. #SUB2#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhargey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Dhargey's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Dhargey is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Dhargey keeps moving.
Dhargey is trying to keep Voluspa in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dhargey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to clinch there but Dhargey circles away. #TD2#
Dhargey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voluspa!
Dhargey working the head and body with strikes.
Dhargey working the ground and pound but Voluspa is defending the strikes.
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa is trying to work for a sweep but Dhargey has mounted him!
Dhargey dominating with strikes here.
Dhargey avoids the attempt from Voluspa to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Voluspa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dhargey leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dhargey defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Dhargey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dhargey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Dhargey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhargey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dhargey.
Voluspa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dhargey smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Dhargey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dhargey works the jab nicely.
Dhargey lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Dhargey pushes Voluspa up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dhargey pushes Voluspa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voluspa takes a shot to the head.
Voluspa jumps guard but Dhargey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Voluspa has Dhargey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dhargey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Voluspa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dhargey is trying to keep an underhook but Voluspa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dhargey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhargey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Dhargey is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhargey defends well.#T2#
Dhargey wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey preventing the sweep.
Voluspa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dhargey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhargey pulls his head out easily.
Dhargey is looking to advance position but Voluspa won't allow it.
Yaden Dhargey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dhargey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Voluspa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhargey won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here. #SUB#
Voluspa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dhargey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Voluspa.
Dhargey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Voluspa down.
Dhargey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Voluspa down.
Voluspa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dhargey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Voluspa wants to control but Dhargey is keeping busy. #T4#
Well, if Dhargey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dhargey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Dhargey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Dhargey is controlling well.
Voluspa trying to control but Dhargey postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dhargey avoids it really well and circles away.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dhargey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Dhargey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#BC#
Voluspa manages to break the clinch.
Dhargey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Voluspa tries to clinch up but Dhargey circles away and keeps his distance.
Voluspa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dhargey finds it's way round the side to connect with Voluspa's head.
Dhargey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
A short right from Dhargey on the inside.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Dhargey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhargey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Dhargey scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Voluspa tightens his grip and picks Dhargey up, before dumping him to the ground. Dhargey manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dhargey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Dhargey is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.#T1#
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Dhargey is keeping the position.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Dhargey.#SUB2#
Dhargey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Voluspa frees his head nicely. Oh but Dhargey has switched to an armbar! Voluspa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey is the new welterweight champion!
Yaden Dhargey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
McDade punishes Voluspa's body with a nice straight punch.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDade defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push McDade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Voluspa has picked McDade up - he's going for a ride! Voluspa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Voluspa trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDade's head.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but McDade is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDade controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Voluspa is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Voluspa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Voluspa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but McDade is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDade controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDade lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDade but McDade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade cracks Voluspa with an open hand slap.#TD#
McDade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Voluspa trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Voluspa has gone for a leg lock! McDade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voluspa's guard.#REVB#
Voluspa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDade's guard. #REVR##T4#
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for McDade. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voluspa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDade to the mat! McDade manages to get full guard.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Voluspa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Voluspa's head but Voluspa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throws a right hand that Voluspa ducks under and follows up with a left that Voluspa also avoids with ease.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDade is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDade is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
McDade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa. #T2#
McDade has hold of Voluspa's hands but Voluspa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. McDade uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voluspa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Voluspa is looking to sweep but instead, McDade has passed into half guard.
My spies in Alfred Top Team inform me that McDade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Voluspa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDade is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDade prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa is trying to control but McDade passes into side control!
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDade's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voluspa is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDade quickly recovers to half guard.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voluspa moves nicely into side control.
McDade struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Voluspa with the ground and pound but McDade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voluspa in particular looking to stall.
McDade trying to control but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa with the ground and pound but McDade uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDade wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDade is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDade preventing the sweep.
McDade is stalling in the full guard.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDade is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDade content to stall in guard here.
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but McDade sprawls well.
Voluspa tries to clinch there but McDade circles away.
McDade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Voluspa tries to clinch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands a lovely overhand right.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDade connects with a body shot.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for McDade. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
Voluspa takes one on the button.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDade did well to prevent Voluspa getting side control.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for a kimura but McDade is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kevin McDade just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Voluspa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voluspa shoots in but McDade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade swings for the body but Voluspa moves out of range.
McDade throws the left hand but Voluspa avoids the punch easily.
Voluspa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Voluspa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDade's half guard.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDade sees it coming and defends easily.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through McDade's hands, connecting with McDade's forehead.
McDade trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa working over McDade with some ground and pound. McDade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDade is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa passes to full mount!
Voluspa wants to control the pace but McDade is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Voluspa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Voluspa controlling the pace for now.
Voluspa with good strikes from the mount here!
McDade is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Voluspa lands a couple of good shots and McDade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Voluspa is persistently looking for the submission but McDade is defending it well.
What can McDade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Voluspa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa had his way with Kevin McDade in that round.
That's time! Voluspa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
McDade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces McDade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but McDade is retaining full guard. #T1#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Voluspa content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but McDade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Voluspa drags the fight down to the ground.
McDade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDade advances position into side control!
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa is trying to control McDade's posture but McDade avoids it.
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
McDade taking a breather here.
McDade wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but McDade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voluspa blocks a jab.
Voluspa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Voluspa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDade throws a right hand that Voluspa ducks under and follows up with a left that Voluspa also avoids with ease.#CL#
Voluspa rushes McDade and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Voluspa tightens his grip and picks McDade up, before dumping him to the ground. McDade manages to land in guard.
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDade wants to sweep but no luck.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
McDade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa is fighting to break McDade's control of his arms but McDade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Rai is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Rai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Rai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rai controlling the position.
Rai trying to control the position.
Voluspa postures up and lands a big shot to Rai's brow.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rai has wrist control.
Rai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Voluspa postures up in Rai's guard and throws a big left but Rai blocks it.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Rai's guard.

Rai kicks Voluspa off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Rai tries to sprawl but Voluspa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa prevents Rai from standing back up.
Rai is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rai is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rai is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Rai defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa trying to mount his opponent but Rai defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa is looking to clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voluspa. #TD2#
Rai gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rai controlling Voluspa's posture. #SUB2#
Voluspa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Rai gets to his feet - Voluspa follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Donk. Rai catches Voluspa right on the button with a cross.
Voluspa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Voluspa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai is pressing down on Voluspa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rai wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Rai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Rai!#REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there. #SU#
Rai stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Voluspa has managed to clinch.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Voluspa looking for a takedown.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voluspa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but Voluspa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Voluspa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Voluspa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Voluspa slips under a jab.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rai tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rai to the ground. Rai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rai swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Voluspa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Rai wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rai wants to stand and escape but Voluspa is having none of it.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voluspa trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa throws a strike but Rai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Voluspa working a defensive guard but Rai passes into half guard.
Rai tries to stand and escape but Voluspa is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rai lands a nice hook to Voluspa's body. Voluspa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voluspa backs up against the cage.
Rai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Voluspa gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai keeping control of the position.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
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 Rai's temple.
Voluspa works his way into side control.
Rai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voluspa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rai struggling a bit here.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Rai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rai is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Voluspa.
Rai is trying to control Voluspa's posture but Voluspa avoids it.
Rai is not content to let Voluspa control the position.
Voluspa throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Rai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Voluspa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rai reaches up and holds on to Voluspa to control the position.#SUB2#
Voluspa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rai is desperately trying to improve his position but Voluspa has a good base and remains in mount.
Voluspa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rai can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rai! #T4#
Voluspa striking from the bottom.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
Voluspa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rai stands up from Voluspa's guard - Rai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rai misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Voluspa has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Agansing Rai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rai's waist but Rai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side. #TD2#
Voluspa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Voluspa doesn't escape.
Voluspa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rai's guard. Nice work there by Voluspa.
Voluspa won't allow Rai to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rai has an active guard here but Voluspa has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voluspa pulls his head out easily.
Voluspa working Rai over with strikes. #T3#
Rai is looking to get back to is feet but Voluspa passes into side control.
Rai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Voluspa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Voluspa looking to control but Rai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voluspa unloading with bombs!#T4#
Voluspa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rai?
Rai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Voluspa has cracked it and Rai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Voluspa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Voluspa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Voluspa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voluspa scrambles back to his feet.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Rivers, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Rivers against the cage but Rivers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivers is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers lands with an uppercut that bounces Voluspa off the cage and back into range.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range. #CL2#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Voluspa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivers regains guard.
Rivers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers has his hands on Voluspa's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Rivers is trying to keep Voluspa in close. #T3#
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers 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.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voluspa postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers trying to control the position.
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivers throws a jab when Voluspa was well out of range.#CL2#
Voluspa gets a clinch.
Rivers tries to circle away but Voluspa has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Rivers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Rivers tries to sprawl but Voluspa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivers wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces Rivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Voluspa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet. #T1#
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voluspa lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Voluspa passes into side control.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa looks up at the clock and then as Rivers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voluspa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Voluspa scoring with punches from side control.
Voluspa works to advance to full mount. Rivers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Voluspa avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
Voluspa tries to control but Rivers wriggling away. #T3#
Voluspa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Voluspa lands a heavy elbow.
Rivers tries to hold on but Voluspa postures up.
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
Voluspa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rivers covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Pereira Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voluspa. #TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Voluspa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pereira Pinto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control but Voluspa manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Voluspa wants to control the pace but Pereira Pinto is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Voluspa can't control as he wanted to and Pereira Pinto manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pereira Pinto gets full guard.
Pereira Pinto controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Pereira Pinto keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Pereira Pinto is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.
Pereira Pinto has momentary wrist control but Voluspa slips an elbow through the middle.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira Pinto is retaining full guard.
Voluspa is stalling in the full guard.
Pereira Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Voluspa passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira Pinto is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa is thwarting Pereira Pinto's attempts to control the position.
Voluspa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira Pinto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira Pinto is keeping the position for now.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira Pinto working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Pereira Pinto looking for a guillotine here but Voluspa defends easily.
Pereira Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voluspa distracts Pereira Pinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pereira Pinto pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pereira Pinto controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voluspa stands up over Pereira Pinto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira Pinto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voluspa's guard. #REVB#
Voluspa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira Pinto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira Pinto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Pereira Pinto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereira Pinto quickly recovers to half guard.

Pereira Pinto pushes Voluspa off and gets back to his feet.
Voluspa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira Pinto can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voluspa.

Pereira Pinto sneaks out the side door and pushes Voluspa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pereira Pinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira Pinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voluspa circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Voluspa feints and as Pereira Pinto raises his hands in defense, Voluspa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereira Pinto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Voluspa dives into side control. #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Pereira Pinto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pereira Pinto sneaks back into half guard.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Voluspa trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Voluspa.
Pereira Pinto manages to get to full guard.
Pereira Pinto working a defensive guard here.
Pereira Pinto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira Pinto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira Pinto's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Pereira Pinto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Pereira Pinto!#REVB#
Pereira Pinto wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
Pereira Pinto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Voluspa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira Pinto trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira Pinto trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
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.
Pereira Pinto wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa moves forwards but Pereira Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira Pinto. Those never looked like landing.
Jorge Pereira Pinto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voluspa is controlling the pace.
Pereira Pinto controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Pereira Pinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Voluspa scores with a takedown into Pereira Pinto's guard.
Pereira Pinto is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa landing with the ground and pound.
Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira Pinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet. #SUB#
Pereira Pinto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira Pinto has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Pereira Pinto is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SU2#
Pereira Pinto gets to his feet. Voluspa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pereira Pinto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Voluspa drives through with a takedown into Pereira Pinto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voluspa distracts Pereira Pinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Voluspa is in close to Pereira Pinto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pereira Pinto 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.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira Pinto controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Pereira Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pereira Pinto wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Pereira Pinto looking to control. #T3#
Voluspa won't allow Pereira Pinto to sweep him here.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.
Voluspa 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.
Pereira Pinto seems keen to control Voluspa's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Voluspa rushes Pereira Pinto and presses him up against the ropes.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Pereira Pinto has him pressed against the ropes.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Pereira Pinto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Voluspa drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Pereira Pinto manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Voluspa clinches up with Pereira Pinto and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Voluspa pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Pereira Pinto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira Pinto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt.
Pereira Pinto stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Pereira Pinto lands with an overhand left.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pereira Pinto misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa is looking to clinch. #CL#
Voluspa pushes Pereira Pinto up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Voluspa jumps guard and drags Pereira Pinto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira Pinto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Nori Voluspa!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Nori Voluspa!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Nori Voluspa!

Nori Voluspa wins by unanimous decision!
Nori Voluspa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voluspa trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pizziconi defends it nicely.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voluspa lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pizziconi wants to hit a sweep here but Voluspa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pizziconi there!
Voluspa thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Pizziconi avoids a strike by Voluspa and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Voluspa's guard! Fantastic escape!
Pizziconi preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Voluspa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pizziconi is thwarting Voluspa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pizziconi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Voluspa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pizziconi.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Voluspa's head. #SUB#
Pizziconi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pizziconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi blocks the strikes from Voluspa.
Pizziconi trying to mount his opponent but Voluspa defends it.
Voluspa wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Pizziconi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Voluspa, which made it look bad.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Voluspa sprawls well.
Voluspa tries to clinch there but Pizziconi circles away.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voluspa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voluspa trying to control the position. #T1#
Pizziconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pizziconi trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pizziconi distracts Voluspa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voluspa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi works over Voluspa with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've been hearing that Pizziconi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pizziconi working away.#T3#
Pizziconi landing strikes.
Pizziconi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pizziconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pizziconi wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Voluspa is trying to improve his position.
Voluspa misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Pizziconi cracks Voluspa with a big elbow.
Pizziconi cracks Voluspa with a big elbow.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa tries to bench press Pizziconi off him but Pizziconi keeps the position.
Voluspa being controlled for a moment.
Pizziconi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi cracks Voluspa with a big right hand but Voluspa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Voluspa has Pizziconi up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Voluspa jumps into guard, dragging Pizziconi to the mat.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi is working Voluspa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pizziconi trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pizziconi 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. #T1#
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Voluspa has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi works over Voluspa with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Pizziconi is working Voluspa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Voluspa trying to control the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Voluspa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Voluspa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pizziconi has Voluspa pulled in close to control his posture.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pizziconi is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Voluspa pushing down on Pizziconi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa is looking to stall here but Pizziconi recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pizziconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nori Voluspa.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Paco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Voluspa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paco taking a bit of punishment here - Voluspa scoring with strikes.
Paco is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa is staying tight to Paco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Voluspa landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paco sees it coming and defends easily.
Voluspa stalling away here and it's allowed Paco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Paco wants to improve his position but instead Voluspa has moved into half guard.
Paco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paco tries to get out of the position.
Voluspa is thwarting Paco's attempts to control the position.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
Paco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paco defending well though.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa throws a strike but Paco avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paco wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Paco tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paco quickly recovers to half guard.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa prevents Paco from improving his position.#T4#
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voluspa in particular looking to stall.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Paco is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown into Paco's guard.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Paco is keeping the position.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Paco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Paco keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paco trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Voluspa gets a clinch.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Paco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voluspa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Paco counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paco is looking to stand back up but Voluspa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paco. #T2##REVR#
Voluspa is looking to advance position but Paco won't allow it.
Voluspa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paco manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it. #T3#
Voluspa postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it.
Voluspa stands up over Paco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Voluspa with a nice head shot there.
Paco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Paco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Paco keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Paco has wrist control.
Paco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Voluspa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paco is trying to control but Voluspa passes into side control!
Voluspa in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Voluspa clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Paco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voluspa takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Paco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paco wants to get back to full guard but Voluspa has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paco tries to hold on but Voluspa postures up.
Paco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voluspa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Voluspa is landing with some decent strikes but Paco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Voluspa lands a heavy elbow.
Voluspa raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Paco is rocked!
Paco wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
Oh Paco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Voluspa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Paco scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Voluspa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Voluspa stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, 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.

Event: BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voluspa circles away.#CL#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Voluspa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bernard regains guard.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bernard 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.
Voluspa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voluspa stops Bernard from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to control but Voluspa passes into half guard.
Bernard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voluspa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Voluspa 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. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Bernard has been cut.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Voluspa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bernard is trying to escape the mount.
Bernard wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Voluspa lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Voluspa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bernard has worked his arm free - good work by Bernard!
Voluspa landing strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Pierre Bernard's cut even more.
The referee asks Voluspa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Voluspa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voluspa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bernard is looking to escape.#T3#
Bernard wants to sweep but Voluspa has passed to side control!
Voluspa just content to control the position.
Voluspa grinds an elbow into Bernard's temple.
Voluspa lands an elbow. #CUT#The cut above Pierre Bernard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Voluspa tries to move to mount but Bernard blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa lands an elbow. #CUT#Pierre Bernard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nori Voluspa!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: BKFC 5 - Thwack vs Ford
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Paco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paco misses with a low kick.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Paco counters with a straight right hand.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voluspa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paco is fending him off so far but Voluspa persists. Nope, Paco circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Paco scores with the left hand. Voluspa knows he should have avoided that one.
Paco scores with a sloppy right hand. Voluspa should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Voluspa darts in and clinches Paco up against the cage.
Voluspa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voluspa jumps guard but Paco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paco lands a left hand. #TD2#
Voluspa decides to pull guard.
Paco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Voluspa working for a triangle but Paco defends it easily.
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!#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Paco pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Voluspa being controlled here, momentarily.
Paco wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Voluspa has his foot on Paco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paco works his way back into a safe position though.
Voluspa trying to control the position.
Paco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Paco from controlling successfully.
Paco is pushing down on Voluspa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Voluspa is fighting to maintain full guard but Paco has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voluspa moves into full guard.
Voluspa lands an upkick as Paco stands over him.
Voluspa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paco trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paco looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Paco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to control but Paco is working from the bottom.
Paco controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paco 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paco is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paco digs a good hook to Voluspa's body.
Paco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paco 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.
Voluspa closes the distance but Paco moves to the side
letting Paco counter with a right hand.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Voluspa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paco sprawls well initially but Voluspa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Paco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paco has his hands clasped together around Voluspa's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Paco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Voluspa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paco is trying to defend but Voluspa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Paco is a slippery customer.
Paco is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paco is defending against the submission attempts here by Voluspa. #T1#
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paco keeps working.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paco tries to get out of the position.
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 Paco's temple. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paco wants to sweep but Voluspa has passed to side control!
Voluspa fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Voluspa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voluspa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Paco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control but Paco is keeping him busy. #T3#
Paco is trying to control Voluspa's posture but Voluspa avoids it.
Paco tries to bench press Voluspa off him but Voluspa keeps the position. #SUB2#
Voluspa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paco, who protects the arm well.
Voluspa scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Voluspa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Voluspa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paco is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paco as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paco avoids it really well and circles away.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa moves in looking to clinch but Paco pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Paco as Voluspa shoots in.
It looked like Paco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paco lands a jab.
Paco scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Paco does no damage.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voluspa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voluspa's hands.
Paco lands a nice shot that snaps Voluspa's head back. #T1#
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches.
Paco lands with a light punch inside.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paco is pressed up against the cage. Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paco down to the mat. Paco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Paco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voluspa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Paco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paco struggles to land a body shot inside as Voluspa controls his hands.
Paco throws a punch but it's blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paco digs a right hand into Voluspa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voluspa's gas tank. #TD2#
Voluspa jumps guard and drags Paco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paco trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Paco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Voluspa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
Paco looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Paco is keeping the position.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Paco pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Paco wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paco misses with a few strikes there.
Voluspa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paco misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Voluspa scores with a takedown into Paco's guard.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paco keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Paco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Paco!
After the fight, Rico Paco was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ww Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but WWTwo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww Three tries to clinch there but WWTwo circles away.
WWTwo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ww Three.
WWTwo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1##CL2#
WWTwo has closed the distance and engaged Ww Three in a clinch.
WWTwo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ww Three - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
WWTwo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
WWTwo avoiding damage.
WWTwo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww Three holding his opponent close, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project WWTwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well WWTwo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project WWTwo!

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