PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Petiot (ranked 2437 p4p, 151 weight class) and Caeser Kombombuizc (ranked 4236 p4p, 225 weight class). Marcel Petiot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Petiot
vs
Kombombuizc

180 cm
21
144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
138 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Petiot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Kombombuizc!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petiot throws a sloppy head kick and Kombombuizc moves out of range easily.
Petiot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Petiot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kombombuizc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kombombuizc is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petiot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kombombuizc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kombombuizc.
Petiot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kombombuizc trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kombombuizc trying to control the position here.
Kombombuizc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petiot's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kombombuizc enables Petiot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kombombuizc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petiot looking to pass the guard.
Kombombuizc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kombombuizc 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.
Kombombuizc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petiot controls the pace.
Kombombuizc 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petiot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Petiot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A right-left combo lands from Petiot.
Petiot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kombombuizc.
Petiot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kombombuizc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Kombombuizc has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petiot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Petiot clinches.
Kombombuizc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petiot prevents it.

Petiot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petiot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kombombuizc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petiot is in Kombombuizc's guard.
Petiot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kombombuizc is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kombombuizc wants to sweep here but Petiot controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiot trying to control but Kombombuizc is working from the bottom.

Petiot stands up and waves to Kombombuizc to follow him.

Oooooh!!! Petiot has knocked Kombombuizc down with a huge combo! Petiot steps away and waves a wobbly Kombombuizc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kombombuizc is rocked!

It looks like Caeser Kombombuizc has been cut.

Petiot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petiot wants to stand but Kombombuizc is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kombombuizc regains half guard there - taking advantage of Petiot's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Petiot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petiot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kombombuizc is trying to maintain the position but Petiot is very close to passing his half guard.
Kombombuizc wants to improve his position but Petiot is controlling well.
Petiot not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Petiot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caeser Kombombuizc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Petiot cracks Kombombuizc with a good jab.
Kombombuizc tries for a takedown but Petiot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kombombuizc drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petiot keeping moving, preventing Kombombuizc from controlling successfully.

Petiot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kombombuizc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kombombuizc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kombombuizc is pushing down on Petiot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petiot is fighting to maintain full guard but Kombombuizc has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombombuizc misses with a head shot. Petiot uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petiot holds on and takes a little breather.
Petiot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kombombuizc can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombombuizc stopping the sweep attempt from Petiot.
Kombombuizc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petiot is looking to stand up but Kombombuizc isn't so interested in that idea.
Petiot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petiot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kombombuizc throws a big elbow that misses.

Kombombuizc has gone for a leg lock! Petiot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kombombuizc's guard.

Petiot wants to pass the guard but Kombombuizc is keeping the position.
Petiot is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombombuizc wants to hit a switch here but Petiot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kombombuizc there!
Petiot looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petiot thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Petiot there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kombombuizc avoids a series of strikes thrown by Petiot.
Caeser Kombombuizc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcel Petiot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petiot controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Petiot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petiot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Petiot!
Marcel Petiot thanked the fans post fight for their support.