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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Crypt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe. Villi Kotobalavu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonnie Crypt's chin.
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180 cm
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182 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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188 cm
23
181 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonnie Crypt! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Crypt. Kotobalavu tries to land a front kick but Crypt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Crypt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kotobalavu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fighters circling - Kotobalavu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Crypt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotobalavu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kotobalavu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Crypt throws a combination. Kotobalavu tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Crypt lands a jab-cross combination. Kotobalavu moves into range and clinches up with Crypt. Kotobalavu digs a right hand underneath Crypt's ribcage. Crypt let out a lung full of air as it connected. The is referee keeping an eye on Kotobalavu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kotobalavu stops a takedown attempt from Crypt.
Crypt jumps guard but Kotobalavu stands there with Crypt around his waist. Crypt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crypt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villi Kotobalavu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonnie Crypt. Kotobalavu scores with a shot to the side of Crypt's head. Nice body punch from Kotobalavu - that landed with a thud.
Kotobalavu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Crypt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotobalavu walks away with a smile on his face. Crypt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kotobalavu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu slips a jab from Crypt. Kotobalavu misses with a hook. Crypt ducked under it nicely. Crypt checks a leg kick. A combination from Crypt does no damage. Kotobalavu thuds his right hand into Crypt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kotobalavu ducks under a wild hook from Crypt. Crypt throws a hook but Kotobalavu blocks it. Crypt misses with the combination.
Jonnie Crypt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Crypt blocks the low kick. Crypt misses with the combination.
Crypt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kotobalavu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crypt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotobalavu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crypt. That did some damage! Crypt punishes Kotobalavu's body with a nice straight punch. Kotobalavu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crypt's sensitive parts. Kotobalavu misses with a low kick. Crypt misses with a straight right. Crypt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotobalavu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crypt lands with a right hand. Crypt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kotobalavu moves into the clinch successfully.
Crypt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu won't allow it.
Crypt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotobalavu walks away with a smile on his face. Crypt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kotobalavu moves out of range of the strikes. Kotobalavu throws a wild body kick that Crypt sees coming a mile off. Crypt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kotobalavu connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crypt!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotobalavu darts in and clinches Crypt up against the cage. Kotobalavu lands a body punch. Crypt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kotobalavu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kotobalavu stalling the fight.
Kotobalavu scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right hook to the body lands for Kotobalavu.
Crypt looks gassed! Kotobalavu digs a right hand into Crypt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crypt's gas tank. Knees in the clinch landing for Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu working Crypt over with knees to the body. Kotobalavu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Crypt being controlled against the cage. Crypt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kotobalavu is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Villi Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kotobalavu landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right handed body shot lands from Kotobalavu.
Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kotobalavu.
Crypt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotobalavu walks away with a smile on his face. Crypt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kotobalavu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotobalavu has managed to clinch.
Crypt jumps guard but Kotobalavu stands there with Crypt around his waist. Crypt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kotobalavu scores with a shot to the side of Crypt's head. Kotobalavu leaning against his opponent.
Kotobalavu misses with a knee to the head. Crypt fails to pull guard.
Kotobalavu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crypt tries to break free but Kotobalavu pushes him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kotobalavu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kotobalavu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crypt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crypt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kotobalavu just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crypt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kotobalavu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kotobalavu dodges the punch combination from Crypt.
Kotobalavu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crypt. Kotobalavu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Crypt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kotobalavu backs up against the cage.
Crypt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kotobalavu on the side of the head. Crypt connects with a right hand. Kotobalavu shakes it off. Nice uppercut there from Crypt. Crypt misses with a wild combination.
Kotobalavu throws the left hand but Crypt avoids the punch easily. Kotobalavu wants to clinch. Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotobalavu ducks under a wild hook from Crypt. No joy there for Crypt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Crypt does no damage. A right-left combo lands from Crypt. Kotobalavu lands with a hook. Crypt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Crypt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Crypt throws a hook but Kotobalavu blocks it. Kotobalavu gets a clinch. Kotobalavu avoiding damage.
Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu holds him up against the cage and eventually Crypt drops back down to his feet.
Crypt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kotobalavu just stands there and leans against the cage. Crypt tries to circle away but Kotobalavu has him pinned against the cage. Kotobalavu slows down the pace here.
Crypt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu won't allow it.
Villi Kotobalavu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonnie Crypt. A right handed body shot lands from Kotobalavu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotobalavu pushes Crypt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crypt is breathing heavily. Kotobalavu lands a body punch in the clinch. Kotobalavu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kotobalavu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crypt is defending well for now. Crypt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kotobalavu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu working Crypt over with knees to the body. Crypt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Crypt is trying to force a seperation but Kotobalavu has the dominant position. Kotobalavu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kotobalavu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crypt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu controlling the action here for a moment.
Crypt is trying to break the clinch but Kotobalavu is controlling him. Kotobalavu is working Crypt over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotobalavu presses Crypt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kotobalavu stalling against the cage.
Kotobalavu landing knees to the body.
Kotobalavu lands a nice elbow. Kotobalavu cracks Crypt with a nice body shot. Kotobalavu cracks Crypt with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Kotobalavu - that landed with a thud.
Kotobalavu slowing the pace effectively. Kotobalavu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu holds him up against the cage and eventually Crypt drops back down to his feet.
Kotobalavu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kotobalavu taking a breather. Kotobalavu digs a right hand underneath Crypt's ribcage. Crypt let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kotobalavu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Villi Kotobalavu. Crypt misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crypt lands a jab-cross combination. Kotobalavu lands a jab. Kotobalavu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kotobalavu throws a wild body kick that Crypt sees coming a mile off. Kotobalavu thumps Crypt with a low kick. Kotobalavu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kotobalavu looks to land a left hand but Crypt moved out of range nicely. Jab from Crypt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kotobalavu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Kotobalavu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crypt has time to react. Kotobalavu moves away from the strike by Crypt. Crypt misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crypt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Crypt checks a low kick from Kotobalavu. Crypt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crypt lands with a cross. Crypt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. An inside leg kick lands from Kotobalavu. Crypt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotobalavu. Crypt loads up on a big right hand but Kotobalavu slips the punch. Villi Kotobalavu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crypt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kotobalavu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A good leg kick by Kotobalavu. A combination from Kotobalavu does no damage. Villi Kotobalavu is winning the standup battle so far. Kotobalavu throws a series of strikes that have Crypt backpedaling.
Crypt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Kotobalavu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crypt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kotobalavu just leaning against Crypt, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotobalavu lands a hook to the side of the head. Kotobalavu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crypt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kotobalavu lands a damaging elbow. Crypt fails to pull guard.
Kotobalavu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crypt or not. Kotobalavu scores with a nice hook to the head. Kotobalavu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kotobalavu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crypt backwards. Kotobalavu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crypt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crypt being controlled against the cage. Crypt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Kotobalavu on the inside. Crypt jumps guard but Kotobalavu stands there with Crypt around his waist. Crypt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Villi Kotobalavu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonnie Crypt. Kotobalavu leaning his opponent against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Crypt. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kotobalavu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Villi Kotobalavu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Villi Kotobalavu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Villi Kotobalavu. Crypt throws a one two combo.
Kotobalavu tries a head kick but it misses.
Crypt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kotobalavu on the side of the head. Crypt misses with a looping left. Kotobalavu looks to land a right hand but Crypt moved out of range. Crypt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Crypt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crypt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crypt misses with a hook. Crypt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kotobalavu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kotobalavu feints and then cracks Crypt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crypt down. Kotobalavu throws a quick inside leg kick. Kotobalavu instigates a clinch. Kotobalavu is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crypt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kotobalavu prevents it.
Crypt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kotobalavu just stands there and leans against the cage. Crypt fails to pull guard.
Crypt tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu holds him up against the cage and eventually Crypt drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kotobalavu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kotobalavu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kotobalavu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crypt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kotobalavu smiles and moves away.
Kotobalavu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotobalavu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crypt throws out the jab. Jonnie Crypt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kotobalavu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crypt can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Crypt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Crypt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotobalavu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crypt works the jab nicely. Kotobalavu is looking to score with low kicks. Crypt works the jab nicely. Crypt misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Crypt connects with a crisp jab. Kotobalavu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crypt. Kotobalavu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crypt moves out of range as Kotobalavu strikes. Crypt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crypt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kotobalavu closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! Villi Kotobalavu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kotobalavu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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