|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 6446 p4p, 1913 weight class) and Oganeditse Gaolathe (ranked 234 p4p, 108 weight class). Gaolathe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rema Afrika- Phologolo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
139
6 - 11 - 0 |
|
175 cm
27
145
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oganeditse Gaolathe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaolathe misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Jun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jun looks to land a left hand but Gaolathe moved out of range nicely.
Gaolathe throws out a counter right but Jun avoids it with no problem.
Gaolathe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jun throws a head kick but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaolathe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaolathe scores with a three punch combo!
Jun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gaolathe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaolathe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaolathe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jun throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jun throws out the jab.
Jun drops his hands momentarily and Gaolathe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaolathe throws an overhand right that lands on Jun's shoulder, as Jun tries to avoid the shot.
Gaolathe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
Gaolathe lands with a shot to the body.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Gaolathe scores with a nice strike.
Jun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaolathe.
Jun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaolathe throws out the jab.
Gaolathe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jun.
Gaolathe misses with a two punch combination.
Jun misses with a looping left.
Jun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaolathe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaolathe misses with a looping right.
Gaolathe lands with a right hand.
Gaolathe moves out of range of the leg kick from Jun.
Gaolathe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaolathe lands with a straight right. Jun didn't see that one coming.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaolathe.
Jun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe loads up on a big right hand but Jun slips the punch.
Jun throwing a counter right hand but Gaolathe manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Gaolathe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaolathe connects with a leg kick.
Gaolathe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaolathe misses with a looping right.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Jun misses with a body punch
and Gaolathe counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Jun finds it's target.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Jun misses.
Jun scores with a kick to the body.
Gaolathe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jun's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Gaolathe finds it's target.
Gaolathe throws a good cross that connects.
Gaolathe moves out of range as Jun strikes.
A leg kick checked by Gaolathe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe needs to keep his hands up - Jun had a free shot at his head there.
Gaolathe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jun.
Jun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jun defending well as Gaolathe loads up on a big left hand.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gaolathe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Gaolathe misses.
Jun blocks a low kick nicely.
Jun thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab by Gaolathe.
Jun moves forwards but Gaolathe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jun misses the target.
Gaolathe misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Jun misses.
That kick from Jun tenderised Gaolathe's leg. Gaolathe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaolathe moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaolathe thuds his right hand into Jun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe tries to land a front kick but Jun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaolathe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaolathe.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
Jun feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gaolathe scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Jun does no damage.
Gaolathe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun tries to work over Gaolathe's front leg with a kick but Gaolathe checks it.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jun misses the target.
A big right from Gaolathe misses.
Gaolathe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gaolathe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jun tries to move into range but Gaolathe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe throws a shot from downtown. Jun moves away and avoids it.
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
Gaolathe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaolathe loads up on a big right hand but Jun slips the punch.
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oganeditse Gaolathe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Jun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jun tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaolathe avoided it.
A jab from Gaolathe does it's job there.
Gaolathe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jun momentarily.
Zhang Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun throws a series of punches but Gaolathe avoids them all with ease.
Jun scores with a hook to the body. Gaolathe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jun takes a swing at Gaolathe's ribcage but misses.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaolathe is just out of range.
Jun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaolathe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaolathe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jun's hands.
Jun tries a low kick but Gaolathe avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gaolathe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Jun throws a head kick that misses.
Gaolathe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaolathe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaolathe tests Jun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun avoids the body shot from Gaolathe.
Jun misses with a body shot.
Jun takes one to the side of the head.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun.
A leg kick checked by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Gaolathe misses.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaolathe sizes up Jun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaolathe digs a good hook to Jun's body.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the head.
Jun misses with a low kick.
Jun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaolathe finds it's way round the side to connect with Jun's head.
Gaolathe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jun is looking to wear down Gaolathe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gaolathe avoids the head kick by Jun.
It seemed like Gaolathe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaolathe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jun in his tracks.
Gaolathe throws a low kick, looking for Jun's leg but Jun calmly moves out of range.
Jun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaolathe scores with a hook.
Jun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaolathe walks into a jab.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jun counters with a one-two to the body.
Jun throws a low kick, looking for Gaolathe's leg but Gaolathe calmly moves out of range.
Gaolathe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jun's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaolathe.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jun might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Gaolathe misses with a straight left.
Gaolathe lands with a cross.
Gaolathe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gaolathe tests Jun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe lands with a good body shot.
Gaolathe lands the left hand.
Jun misses with a hook. Gaolathe ducked under it nicely.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe dips to his left and cracks Jun with an uppercut!
Gaolathe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaolathe scores with a jab.
Jun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaolathe scores with a leg kick.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the head.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the head.
Jun lands a nice shot that snaps Gaolathe's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gaolathe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaolathe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jun throws a shot to the body.
Jun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaolathe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jun. Jun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaolathe scores with a four punch combination!
Jun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Jun misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jun manages to avoid it.
Jun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Jun lands but Gaolathe takes it in his stride.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gaolathe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe dips to his left and cracks Jun with an uppercut!
Jun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun tries to bum rush Gaolathe with a series of wild strikes but Gaolathe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaolathe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jun scores with a nice head shot.
Jun takes one on the button.
Jun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaolathe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Jun avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Jun.
Jun is looking to chop away at Gaolathe's legs.
Gaolathe connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
Gaolathe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jun.
Gaolathe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jun.
Gaolathe with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe blocks a low kick nicely.
Gaolathe scores with a punch to the head.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun scores with a leg kick.
Jun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaolathe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Gaolathe catches Jun right on the button with a cross.
Gaolathe checks a low kick from Jun.
Gaolathe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Jun moves out of range.
Gaolathe connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe looks to land a combination but Jun avoids it well.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun defending well as Gaolathe loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Gaolathe - just one landing.
Jun ducks right into an uppercut from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Jun tenderised Gaolathe's leg. Gaolathe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Gaolathe misses
and Jun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaolathe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jun staying out of range there.
Jun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jun clobbers Gaolathe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaolathe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jun on the side of the head.
Jun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaolathe manages to avoid it.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Jun's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Jun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaolathe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe checks a low kick from Jun.
Nice jab there from Gaolathe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaolathe.
Jun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaolathe lands a nice looking body shot.
Jun takes one on the button.
Jun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaolathe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Jun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe throws a shot from downtown. Jun moves away and avoids it.
Gaolathe lands a jab.
Jun moves away from the strike by Gaolathe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaolathe.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaolathe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jun checks a leg kick.
Gaolathe avoids the head kick by Jun.
Jun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe thuds his right hand into Jun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jun moves forwards but Gaolathe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaolathe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaolathe lands with a good body shot.
Gaolathe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe misses with a looping right.
Gaolathe lands a nice hook to Jun's body. Jun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oganeditse Gaolathe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaolathe throws an off balance right hand
and Jun counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaolathe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jun scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oganeditse Gaolathe!
A relieved looking Oganeditse Gaolathe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
