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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu comes to the cage accompanied by "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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178 cm
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotobalavu clinches.
Kotobalavu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Kotobalavu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kotobalavu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kotobalavu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
Blaster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kotobalavu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kotobalavu trying to land knees to the body.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kotobalavu throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster takes a shot to the head.
Kotobalavu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kotobalavu tries to land knees in the clinch but Blaster avoids the damage to the body.
Kotobalavu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blaster up against the cage.
Blaster has had enough of the clinch but Kotobalavu keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kotobalavu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kotobalavu gets underhooks to prevent Blaster's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blaster is trying to maintain a safe position but Kotobalavu gets an underhook and turns Blaster into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu lands a body punch.
Kotobalavu has Blaster pushed against the cage.
Kotobalavu misses with some punches.
Blaster looking to slow down the pace here.
Kotobalavu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kotobalavu tries a body shot but Blaster blocks it.
Blaster avoiding damage as Kotobalavu throws knees to the body.
Kotobalavu slows down the pace here.
Kotobalavu pushes Blaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blaster is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kotobalavu as Blaster tries to tie him up.
Kotobalavu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kotobalavu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kotobalavu digs a right hand underneath Blaster's ribcage. Blaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Kotobalavu.
Blaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kotobalavu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not.
Kotobalavu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu slows down the pace here.
Kotobalavu lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kotobalavu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kotobalavu tries to land knees in the clinch but Blaster avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kotobalavu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu cracks Blaster with a good jab.
Kotobalavu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaster throws a head kick that Kotobalavu semi-blocks.
Blaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kotobalavu at a distance.
Kotobalavu misses with a low kick.
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Kotobalavu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaster working hard to break the clinch.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not.
Kotobalavu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kotobalavu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.
Kotobalavu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Villi Kotobalavu.
Blaster throws a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters with an outside leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick which misses Blaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaster tries to avoid it.
Blaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Blaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Kotobalavu which made him look bad.
Blaster jabs at Kotobalavu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster slips a straight right by Kotobalavu.
Blaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kotobalavu throws a big shot that misses.
Kotobalavu forces Blaster back against the cage and clinches.
Blaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kotobalavu smiles and moves away.
Villi Kotobalavu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kotobalavu lands with a nice body kick.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Kotobalavu swinging wilding here.
Kotobalavu tries to clinch but Blaster is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu wants to clinch up but Blaster keeps it at a distance.
Blaster throws a right hand that Kotobalavu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kotobalavu also avoids with ease.
Kotobalavu throws a body kick the misses
and Blaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kotobalavu lands a really nice looking cross but Blaster seems unphased.
Kotobalavu slips a jab from Blaster.
Kotobalavu slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villi Kotobalavu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Blaster.
Kotobalavu darts in trying to clinch
and Blaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Kotobalavu's shoulder, as Kotobalavu tries to avoid the shot.
Kotobalavu wants to clinch but Blaster slips to the side
and Blaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown but Kotobalavu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaster throws a series of punches but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu tries to clinch but Blaster moves out of range.
Kotobalavu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kotobalavu misses with an uppercut. Blaster saw that one coming.
Blaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kotobalavu.
Blaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kotobalavu throws and low kick but Blaster moves out of range easily.
Kotobalavu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Villi Kotobalavu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Kotobalavu - just one landing.
Blaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kotobalavu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotobalavu cracks the inside of Blaster's front leg.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Blaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaster doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Blaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotobalavu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu throws a combination that misses
and Blaster counters with a shoot takedown. Kotobalavu fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotobalavu is adopting a defensive guard.
Blaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster is looking to advance position but Kotobalavu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Blaster is working to get back to half guard.
Kotobalavu controlling his opponent.
Blaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kotobalavu looking to control but Blaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kotobalavu is really struggling to control Blaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blaster working to try and regain half guard.
Kotobalavu controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Villi Kotobalavu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kotobalavu is looking to clinch but Blaster is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Blaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kotobalavu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kotobalavu tries a low kick but Blaster avoids it.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Blaster misses with a combination
and Kotobalavu counters with a low kick, right behind Blaster 's knee.
Kotobalavu takes one to the side of the head.
Kotobalavu staying out of range there.
Kotobalavu misses with a low kick.
Kotobalavu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kotobalavu. That's going to slow Blaster down.
Kotobalavu misses with a body kick.
Kotobalavu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaster throws a series of punches but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
Kotobalavu cracks Blaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
Blaster throws a hook but Kotobalavu blocks it.
Blaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kotobalavu counters with a body kick that stops Blaster in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Villi Kotobalavu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kotobalavu, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
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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mgr
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RATING
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