PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Kombombuizc (ranked 3272 p4p, 166 weight class) and Oganeditse Gaolathe (ranked 6290 p4p, 251 weight class). Oganeditse Gaolathe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kombombuizc
vs
Gaolathe

165 cm
23
138 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Kombombuizc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oganeditse Gaolathe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.
Gaolathe's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaolathe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kombombuizc goes for a double leg but Gaolathe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaolathe continues to drive forward.
Kombombuizc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kombombuizc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaolathe jabs at Kombombuizc's body.
Gaolathe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaolathe digs a good body shot into Kombombuizc's ribs.
Gaolathe thuds a left hand into Kombombuizc's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kombombuizc walks into a left hand.
Kombombuizc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kombombuizc needs to keep his hands up - Gaolathe had a free shot at his head there.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot that sends Kombombuizc's belly button to the back.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaolathe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gaolathe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kombombuizc rather than just go for the knockout.
Kombombuizc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaolathe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with a good jab.
Gaolathe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gaolathe both land. Nice combination.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.
Gaolathe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kombombuizc walks into a jab.
Kombombuizc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaolathe as he avoids it easily.
Gaolathe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaolathe lands the left hand.
Kombombuizc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaolathe lands a really nice looking cross but Kombombuizc seems unphased.
Gaolathe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaolathe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kombombuizc fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Kombombuizc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with an open hand slap.
Kombombuizc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kombombuizc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaolathe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kombombuizc. Kombombuizc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kombombuizc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaolathe slaps away a takedown attempt from Kombombuizc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaolathe! But no joy.
Kombombuizc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaolathe lands with a nice body punch.
Gaolathe lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaolathe, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaolathe, right into the meat.
Kombombuizc moves forwards but Gaolathe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oganeditse Gaolathe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left lands for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kombombuizc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kombombuizc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaolathe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaolathe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gaolathe connects with a nice looking jab.
Gaolathe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaolathe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaolathe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kombombuizc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gaolathe thuds a left hand into Kombombuizc's body.
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe works Kombombuizc's body with a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kombombuizc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gaolathe jabs at Kombombuizc's body.
Gaolathe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kombombuizc.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kombombuizc ducks right into an uppercut from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaolathe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Kombombuizc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaolathe scores with a punch to the head.
Gaolathe lands a nice looking body shot.
Caeser Kombombuizc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaolathe lands with a nice body punch.
Gaolathe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe lands a nice looking body shot.
Kombombuizc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kombombuizc might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gaolathe works Kombombuizc's body with a nice hook.
Oganeditse Gaolathe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaolathe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombombuizc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kombombuizc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kombombuizc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Gaolathe.
Kombombuizc shoots in and drives through. Gaolathe sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Gaolathe. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Kombombuizc with that takedown attempt.
Gaolathe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kombombuizc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaolathe lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gaolathe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kombombuizc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaolathe cracks a nice hook into Kombombuizc's ribs.
Gaolathe lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oganeditse Gaolathe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice body punch from Gaolathe.
Oganeditse Gaolathe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaolathe cracks Kombombuizc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kombombuizc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaolathe finds it's way round the side to connect with Kombombuizc's head.
Kombombuizc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaolathe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kombombuizc has time to react.
Gaolathe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kombombuizc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kombombuizc shoots in for a double leg but Gaolathe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaolathe connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kombombuizc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaolathe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kombombuizc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kombombuizc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaolathe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kombombuizcs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kombombuizc closes the distance and clinches up with Gaolathe, looking for a takedown. Kombombuizc pushes Gaolathe against the cage but Gaolathe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombombuizc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kombombuizc misses with a takedown attempt - Gaolathe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Kombombuizc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kombombuizc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaolathe scores with a hook to the body. Kombombuizc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaolathe jabs Kombombuizc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaolathe lands a head shot.
Kombombuizc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kombombuizc walks into a straight right hand from Gaolathe.
No luck for Kombombuizc with that takedown attempt.
Gaolathe scores with the left hand. Kombombuizc knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kombombuizc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaolathe with a hook.
Gaolathe with a jab.
Kombombuizc dives in and grabs Gaolathe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaolathe pushes down on Kombombuizc's head and hops out.
Gaolathe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kombombuizc at a distance.
Gaolathe lands an overhand right.
Gaolathe lands with a good body shot.
Gaolathe scores with a jab. Kombombuizc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gaolathe lands with a straight right. Kombombuizc didn't see that one coming.
Kombombuizc with a poor takedown
enabling Gaolathe to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaolathe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaolathe throws a good cross that connects.
Gaolathe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caeser Kombombuizc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaolathe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oganeditse Gaolathe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaolathe 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oganeditse Gaolathe!
An out of breath Oganeditse Gaolathe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.