PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldi Rolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolf
vs
Kotobalavu

185 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
30
181 lbs
23 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldi Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kotobalavu is looking to slow Rolf down with leg kicks.
Kotobalavu lands a leg kick that knocks Rolf off balance momentarily.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kotobalavu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kotobalavu throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotobalavu scores with a punch to the head.
Rolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
Rolf tries to clinch but Kotobalavu is having none of it.
Kotobalavu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kotobalavu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kotobalavu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kotobalavu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolf slips a jab from Kotobalavu.
Rolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kotobalavu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Kotobalavu.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Kotobalavu in a clinch.
The referee calls for Kotobalavu to work.
Kotobalavu tries for a takedown but Rolf manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kotobalavu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf checks a low kick from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu moves out of range as Rolf throws a body kick.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Kotobalavu misses.
Kotobalavu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolf should have avoided that one.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kotobalavu is out of range and Rolf settles back down.
Rolf misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rolf clinches up against the cage.
Kotobalavu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kotobalavu tries to stall but Rolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rolf misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rolf misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rolf.
Kotobalavu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Kotobalavu stalling against the cage.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotobalavu working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a knee to the body.
Kotobalavu lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu tries to pull guard but Rolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronaldi Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villi Kotobalavu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotobalavu's brow.
Kotobalavu wants to stall.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotobalavu avoids it.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage as Rolf throws knees to the body.
Kotobalavu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolf prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rolf.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotobalavu is defending well for now.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Kotobalavu trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Kotobalavu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronaldi Rolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown but Rolf shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kotobalavu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kotobalavu tries to clinch up but Rolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf throws a head kick that Kotobalavu semi-blocks.
Rolf misses with a head kick.
Rolf lands with a right hand.
Kotobalavu tries to land a leg kick but Rolf saw it coming and moves away.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kotobalavu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick which misses Rolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Rolf tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kotobalavu. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf moves out of range of the leg kick from Kotobalavu.
Ronaldi Rolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotobalavu circles away.
Ronaldi Rolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Kotobalavu there.
Rolf tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Kotobalavu misses.
Rolf works Kotobalavu's body with a nice hook.
Rolf cracks a nice hook into Kotobalavu's ribs.
Kotobalavu misses with a hook.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kotobalavu will feel that in the morning.
Kotobalavu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolf tries to land a body kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a good low kick that Rolf was not able to check.
A combination from Rolf does no damage.
Kotobalavu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a takedown. Rolf tries to sprawl out of it but Kotobalavu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolf darts in trying to clinch
and Kotobalavu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight right.
Kotobalavu blocks the body kick.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
Rolf fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kotobalavu connects with an inside leg kick.
Rolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotobalavu lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rolf is out of range.

Kotobalavu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf isn't going anywhere.
Rolf is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rolf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kotobalavu landing a few strikes.
Kotobalavu is looking to take a break and control but Rolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotobalavu taking a break here but Rolf is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rolf trying to hold on to Kotobalavu's head to control him but Kotobalavu postures up.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown but Rolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotobalavu throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kotobalavu lands a high kick!
Rolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolf has his takedown stuffed

and Kotobalavu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rolf has momentary wrist control but Kotobalavu slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
Rolf has Kotobalavu pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotobalavu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rolf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kotobalavu is now in half guard.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotobalavu lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Kotobalavu has control of the leg.
Kotobalavu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolf keeps working.
Kotobalavu works his way into side control.
Villi Kotobalavu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf struggling a bit here.
Rolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kotobalavu is stalling in the full guard.
Kotobalavu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Kotobalavu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kotobalavu landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kotobalavu.
Rolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rolf scrambles and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Villi Kotobalavu.
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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
Villi Kotobalavu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Supersize Me for their support in the buildup to the fight.