PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kotobalavu
vs
Cox

180 cm
33
169 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

185 cm
29
161 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Villi Kotobalavu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox misses with a shot to the body
and Kotobalavu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kotobalavu works over Cox's head and body with a nice combination.
Cox takes a swing at Kotobalavu's ribcage but misses.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotobalavu moves away.
Cox thows a body shot but no joy.
Cox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kotobalavu throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Kotobalavu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kotobalavu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cox.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotobalavu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Cox lands a right hook to the body.

Kotobalavu shoots in and bounces Cox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kotobalavu throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotobalavu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotobalavu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotobalavu throws a strike but Cox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cox wants to stand and escape but instead Kotobalavu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
Cox is trying to control the position but Kotobalavu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kotobalavu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kotobalavu is trying to work for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
Kotobalavu not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kotobalavu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kotobalavu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Kotobalavu wants to free his trapped foot but Cox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Villi Kotobalavu dominated that round.
That's time! Kotobalavu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Cox scores with a jab to the body.
Cox connects with the punch.
Cox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cox misses with a straight right.

Kotobalavu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kotobalavu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Kotobalavu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.
Cox gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kotobalavu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kotobalavu wants to take his opponent's back but Cox doesn't allow it.
Kotobalavu is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotobalavu looking for a guillotine from mount but Cox is having none of it.
Cox is looking to improve his position but Kotobalavu isn't that keen on the idea.

Kotobalavu looking for a guillotine from mount but Cox is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu wants to control the pace but Cox is squirming around nicely.

Kotobalavu looking to secure an arm triangle but Cox defends it well.
Cox can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotobalavu has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox is squirming around, avoiding Kotobalavu's attempts to control the action.
Cox tries to hold on but Kotobalavu pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Villi Kotobalavu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kotobalavu connects with an inside leg kick.
Cox throws a sloppy body shot

and Kotobalavu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kotobalavu is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kotobalavu to get the leverage.
Kotobalavu is taking a breather. Cox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kotobalavu is trying to work for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
Kotobalavu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villi Kotobalavu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kotobalavu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kotobalavu is trying to work for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
Kotobalavu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kotobalavu is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kotobalavu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu trying to control but Cox flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cox is trying to stick to Kotobalavu's back but Kotobalavu is turning into Cox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cox's head.

Kotobalavu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotobalavu throwing strikes from guard but Cox blocks nicely.
Cox has momentary wrist control but Kotobalavu slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotobalavu has gone for a leg lock! Cox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kotobalavu's guard.
Kotobalavu is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
Kotobalavu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kotobalavu working a defensive guard here.

Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kotobalavu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Kotobalavu's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kotobalavu is proving hard to escape from.

Cox gets to his feet. Kotobalavu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kotobalavu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kotobalavu counters with an inside leg kick.

Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cox is trying to defend but Kotobalavu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotobalavu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.

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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
In his post fight interview, Villi Kotobalavu gave a big smile as he said '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.'.