PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Kombombuizc (ranked 5445 p4p, 240 weight class) and Kalvin Harper (ranked 2817 p4p, 167 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalvin Harper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kombombuizc
vs
Harper

165 cm
24
138 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Kombombuizc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Harper!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kombombuizc is defended easily by Harper.
Kombombuizc shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Kombombuizc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kombombuizc goes for a double leg but Harper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harper continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Kombombuizc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kombombuizc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Harper scores with a takedown into Kombombuizc's guard.
Harper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombombuizc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kombombuizc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kombombuizc is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kombombuizc's head.
Harper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kombombuizc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.

Kombombuizc 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.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Kombombuizc from controlling successfully.
Kombombuizc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombombuizc trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kombombuizc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harper dives on top into guard.

Kombombuizc looking to control but Harper passes into half guard.
Harper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harper prevents Kombombuizc from improving his position.
Kombombuizc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kombombuizc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper winds up and cracks Kombombuizc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper prevents Kombombuizc from improving his position.
Harper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harper in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kombombuizc enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kombombuizc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kombombuizc looking to control.
Kombombuizc has control of Harper's left arm, preventing Harper from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalvin Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kombombuizc pulls Harper in to control the position.
Kombombuizc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kombombuizc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kombombuizc wants to work for an arm triangle but Harper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kombombuizc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kombombuizc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harper's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kombombuizc is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Kombombuizc is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper tries to roll over but Kombombuizc keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombombuizc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harper's head.

Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.

Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura here.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Kombombuizc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura but Harper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kombombuizc to get the leverage.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.

Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kombombuizc is working for a kimura but Harper is defending it quite comfortably.
Harper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kombombuizc throws a big elbow that misses.

Kombombuizc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harper!

Kombombuizc tries to improve position but can't.
Harper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kombombuizc down.
Harper taking a breather here.
Harper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kombombuizc is avoiding damage well.
Kombombuizc is looking for a sweep.
Kombombuizc regains half guard.
Harper controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kalvin Harper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kombombuizc tries to bench press Harper off him but Harper keeps the position.
Harper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kombombuizc tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harper controlling the position from side mount.
Harper working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper takes a little break here. Kombombuizc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Harper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kombombuizc quickly recovers to half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harper looks to land a strike but Kombombuizc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kombombuizc has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is fighting to break Kombombuizc's control of his arms but Kombombuizc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kombombuizc continues to stall.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kombombuizc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harper dives in and scores a takedown into Kombombuizc's guard.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Kombombuizc.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kombombuizc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kombombuizc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvin Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalvin Harper!
Kalvin Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.