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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Money Montell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montell comes to the cage accompanied by I Get Money. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Montell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotobalavu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kotobalavu slips a jab from Montell.
Kotobalavu 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.
Kotobalavu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kotobalavu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montell's efforts to push away.
Kotobalavu has Montell pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kotobalavu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montell's brow.
Kotobalavu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montell walks away with a smile on his face. Kotobalavu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montell connects with a leg kick. Kotobalavu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
Montell slips a jab and a cross from Kotobalavu.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu moves out of range as Montell strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu misses with a body shot.
Kotobalavu throws a shot from downtown. Montell moves away and avoids it.
Montell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kotobalavu throws a big shot that misses.
Montell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Montell checks a leg kick.
Kotobalavu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotobalavu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kotobalavu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montell misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montell.
Kotobalavu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kotobalavu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu lands a right hand.
Montell tries a body shot but Kotobalavu blocks it.
Kotobalavu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montell avoids it.
Montell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Kotobalavu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kotobalavu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotobalavu connects with the punch.
Money Montell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Montell throws a nice looking combination but Kotobalavu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montell throws a chopping leg kick but Kotobalavu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kotobalavu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kotobalavu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kotobalavu is pushing Montell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montell blocks an uppercut.
Montell stops a takedown attempt from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kotobalavu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montell avoids a wild elbow strike from Kotobalavu.
Montell wants to stall.
Kotobalavu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kotobalavu trying to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montell after a bit of a struggle.
Money Montell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villi Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu gets through Montell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotobalavu lands an uppercut.
Kotobalavu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kotobalavu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kotobalavu fails to land.
Kotobalavu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montell is defending well for now.
Kotobalavu taking a breather.
Montell tries to break free but Kotobalavu pushes him back against the cage.
Kotobalavu tries a body shot but Montell blocks it.
Montell misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotobalavu struggles to land a body shot inside as Montell controls his hands.
Kotobalavu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montell is looking to control Kotobalavu's arms but Kotobalavu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montell has his back to the cage.
Kotobalavu taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotobalavu was well out of range. Poor timing from Montell.
Kotobalavu slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kotobalavu throws a combination that misses
and Montell counters with a left to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montell 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.
Montell misses with a low kick.
Montell throws a jab but it's blocked by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu is looking to score with low kicks.
Montell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montell moves away from the strike by Kotobalavu.
Montell throws a leg kick but Kotobalavu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kotobalavu misses with a kick to the body.
Montell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kotobalavu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montell checks it well.
Montell is looking to chop away at Kotobalavu's legs.
Kotobalavu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montell thuds his right hand into Kotobalavu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kotobalavu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kotobalavu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kotobalavu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montell keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
Montell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kotobalavu controls the pace.
Kotobalavu wants to pass the guard but Montell is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Villi Kotobalavu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kotobalavu lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws a jab when Montell was well out of range.
Montell wants to land a leg kick but Kotobalavu is out of range.
Montell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montell just misses with a punch to the body.
Montell connects with a leg kick. Kotobalavu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montell throws a jab when Kotobalavu was well out of range.
Montell catches Kotobalavu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montell moves out of range as Kotobalavu strikes.
Montell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kotobalavu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kotobalavu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotobalavu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but Montell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kotobalavu digs a good hook to Montell's body.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montell but Montell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kotobalavu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotobalavu throws out a loose jab but Montell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kotobalavu throws a lazy right hand but Montell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kotobalavu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Kotobalavu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montell. Kotobalavu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotobalavu misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Montell. Beautiful body shot.
Kotobalavu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montell's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Montell.
Montell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotobalavu lands with a hook. Montell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kotobalavu misses with a body kick.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montell but Montell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montell as he avoids it easily.
Kotobalavu cracks Montell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotobalavu was well out of range. Poor timing from Montell.
Montell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kotobalavu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kotobalavu lunges at Montell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montell's hand.
Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a takedown but Montell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kotobalavu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Money Montell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villi Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu closes the distance and clinches.
Montell breaks the clinch.
Kotobalavu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montell throws a low kick but Kotobalavu moves out of range easily.
Montell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotobalavu.
Montell moves away from the strike by Kotobalavu.
Montell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montell lands a head shot.
Money Montell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Montell misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Montell as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Montell tenderised Kotobalavu's leg. Kotobalavu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kotobalavu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montell's head.
Kotobalavu staying out of range there.
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!
Montell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kotobalavu blocks the leg kick.
Kotobalavu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kotobalavu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montell misses with a wild body shot.
Kotobalavu misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montell missing with a left hand there. Kotobalavu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotobalavu throws a sloppy body shot
and Kotobalavu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montell misses with a hook.
Kotobalavu lands a head kick. Montell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kotobalavu lands a glancing blow to the side of Montell's head.
Kotobalavu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kotobalavu tried to score with a low kick but Montell checks it.
Montell misses with a low kick.
Kotobalavu moves out of range of the leg kick from Montell.
Montell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu lands a leg kick that knocks Montell off balance momentarily.
Montell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotobalavu misses with a head kick.
Kotobalavu clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montell as Kotobalavu tries to tie him up.
Kotobalavu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montell can't find room to land a body shot as Kotobalavu controls the action.
Montell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotobalavu letting Montell take a breather here.
Montell tries to work over Kotobalavu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money Montell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kotobalavu 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 Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
Villi Kotobalavu looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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.'.
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