PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Surtr
vs
Kotobalavu

177 cm
26
164 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

180 cm
32
169 lbs
26 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argo Surtr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotobalavu gets the takedown into side control.
Kotobalavu scoring with punches from side control.
Kotobalavu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Surtr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surtr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Surtr tries to improve position but can't.
Surtr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Kotobalavu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Surtr wants to control but Kotobalavu postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu landing a few strikes.
Kotobalavu trying to control the action but Surtr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotobalavu throwing strikes but Surtr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Surtr working away.

Surtr decides to stand back up.
Surtr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Kotobalavu tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surtr throws out the jab.
Kotobalavu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Surtr.
Kotobalavu throws a solid leg kick but Surtr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Surtr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kotobalavu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kotobalavu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kotobalavu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Surtr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kotobalavu counters with a one-two to the body.
Surtr misses the shot to the body.
Kotobalavu scores with a leg kick.
Surtr checks a low kick from Kotobalavu.
An inside leg kick from Surtr misses.
A low kick from Surtr misses
letting Kotobalavu counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr misses with an uppercut. Kotobalavu saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surtr. Kotobalavu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but Surtr checks it.
That kick from Kotobalavu tenderised Surtr's leg. Surtr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kotobalavu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surtr.
Surtr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu obviously looking to wear him down.
Surtr tries to score with a low kick but Kotobalavu moves his leg out of the way.
Surtr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
A jab from Kotobalavu misses.
Surtr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Surtr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Surtr 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 Kotobalavu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotobalavu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Surtr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kotobalavu manages to avoid it.
Surtr misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
Surtr lands with a good body shot.
Surtr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surtr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kotobalavu counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Surtr misses with a low kick.
Argo Surtr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kotobalavu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Surtr trying to hold on to Kotobalavu's head to control him but Kotobalavu postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surtr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surtr is pressing down on Kotobalavu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Surtr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Surtr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
Kotobalavu is looking to clinch.
Surtr thows a body shot but no joy.

Kotobalavu gets a takedown into half guard.
Surtr wants to get back to full guard.
Kotobalavu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Surtr is trying to maintain the position but Kotobalavu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotobalavu prevents Surtr from improving his position.
Kotobalavu is nestled in close to Surtr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotobalavu.

Surtr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kotobalavu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kotobalavu!
Surtr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu working the head with strikes.

Kotobalavu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surtr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Surtr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Surtr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surtr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Surtr seems to be looking for submissions.
Kotobalavu wants to control but Surtr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Surtr trying to pass the guard but Kotobalavu defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr passes to full mount!
Kotobalavu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Surtr controlling from the full mount.

Surtr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Surtr is looking to wear down Kotobalavu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Surtr thows a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it
and Kotobalavu counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu cracks Surtr with an open hand slap.
Surtr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kotobalavu.
Argo Surtr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surtr throws out a leg kick but Kotobalavu moves out of range and Surtr only half commits.
A big right from Surtr misses.
Kotobalavu pushes Surtr away with a front kick.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight right.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Kotobalavu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Surtr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surtr keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Villi Kotobalavu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kotobalavu throws a solid leg kick but Surtr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it.
Surtr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotobalavu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surtr.
Surtr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Surtr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kotobalavu fails with the takedown.

Kotobalavu gets a double leg takedown into Surtr's guard.
Surtr pulls Kotobalavu in close to prevent any damage.
Kotobalavu wants to control from the top but Surtr keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Surtr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotobalavu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotobalavu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Surtr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotobalavu manages to get himself to full guard.
Kotobalavu 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.
Surtr wants to stand but Kotobalavu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Surtr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr stopping the sweep attempt from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surtr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotobalavu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotobalavu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Surtr passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Surtr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kotobalavu throws a chopping leg kick but Surtr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Surtr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kotobalavu connects with a body shot.
Surtr looks to throw the jab but Kotobalavu is out of range.
Surtr throws a solid leg kick but Kotobalavu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Surtr.
Surtr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kotobalavu checks it well.
Surtr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotobalavu's sensitive parts.
Surtr lands a right hook to the body.
Surtr tries a low kick but Kotobalavu avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Surtr 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 Kotobalavu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotobalavu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kotobalavu dips to his left and cracks Surtr with an uppercut!
Surtr misses with a straight left.
Kotobalavu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kotobalavu throws a hook to the side of Surtr's head but Surtr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kotobalavu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Surtr checks it well.
Surtr connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotobalavu checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotobalavu.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surtr throws a lazy right hand but Kotobalavu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Argo Surtr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
Kotobalavu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surtr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Surtr misses with a low kick.

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 Argo Surtr.
Well Kotobalavu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
An intense looking Villi Kotobalavu took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to the Sydney fans for all the support over the years. It's time for me to hang em up. Domoni dina na nomu yanuyanu.'.