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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu comes to the cage accompanied by "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe. Storm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
18 - 4 - 2 |
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183 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Kotobalavu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Villi Kotobalavu has been cut.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Kotobalavu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kotobalavu throws a head kick that misses
and Kotobalavu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotobalavu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kotobalavu ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kotobalavu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Kotobalavu moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Kotobalavu ducks down to avoid it.
Kotobalavu throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kotobalavu really felt that one!
A low kick from Kotobalavu is predictable there
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm moves forwards but Kotobalavu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm misses with the combination.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storm throws a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a good, hard body kick but Storm shrugs it off.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kotobalavu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kotobalavu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Kotobalavu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kotobalavu misses the body punch
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Kotobalavu.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Kotobalavu throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Kotobalavu misses
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kotobalavu thinking.
Kotobalavu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kotobalavu misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Kotobalavu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kotobalavu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm forces Kotobalavu back against the cage and clinches.
Kotobalavu looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Storm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotobalavu lands with a right to the head.
Kotobalavu tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kotobalavu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kotobalavu misses with a kick to the body
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm throws a head kick but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Kotobalavu is predictable there
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kotobalavu.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kotobalavu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Kotobalavu misses
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Storm throws a hook but Kotobalavu avoids it easily.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kotobalavu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Kotobalavu swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Kotobalavu wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Kotobalavu tries to land a body kick
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Kotobalavu misses
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotobalavu misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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