PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gheorghe Andrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikardo Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Andrei
vs
Ondoy

165 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gheorghe Andrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikardo Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ondoy drives through and clinches with Andrei against the cage.
Andrei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ondoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrei wants to stall.
Andrei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ondoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ondoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ondoy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gheorghe Andrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy throws a lazy head kick

and Andrei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ondoy's guard now.
Andrei won't allow Ondoy to get back to his feet.
Andrei wants to pass the guard but Ondoy is keeping the position.
Ondoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ondoy wants to sweep here but Andrei controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrei throwing strikes but missing.
Ondoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ondoy wants to stand but Andrei is controlling the position.
Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Andrei from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andrei stops Ondoy from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ondoy throws a poor cross that misses

so Andrei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ondoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ondoy managing to control the position.
Andrei wants to stand but Ondoy is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrei tries to free his leg and advance position but Ondoy is retaining full guard.
Andrei trying to control but Ondoy is working from the bottom.
Andrei tries to free his leg and advance position but Ondoy is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ondoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andrei is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrei is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ondoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ondoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ondoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ondoy circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ondoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Ondoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrei or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ondoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrei backwards.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ondoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ondoy - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rikardo Ondoy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ondoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrei doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrei tries for a takedown but Ondoy circles away easily

and Ondoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andrei is trying to force a seperation but Ondoy has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Ondoy - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ondoy.
Ondoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ondoy is working Andrei over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ondoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrei backwards.
Ondoy is working Andrei over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ondoy just leaning against Andrei, taking a breather.
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ondoy.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy is trying to push Andrei away but Andrei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ondoy is trying to break the clinch but Andrei has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ondoy.
A short body shot lands from Ondoy as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ondoy.
A short right from Ondoy.
A bit of stalling here from Ondoy.
Ondoy works on Andrei's body with a couple of short punches.
Ondoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ondoy is working Andrei over against the cage.
Ondoy lands a body shot.
Andrei prevents Ondoy from breaking the clinch.
Ondoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrei backwards.
Ondoy is struggling to control the position.
Ondoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy digs a right hand underneath Andrei's ribcage. Andrei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ondoy has Andrei pushed against the cage.
Ondoy digs a right hand into Andrei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrei's gas tank.
Ondoy works on Andrei's body with a couple of short punches.
Ondoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ondoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ondoy manages to break the clinch.
Ondoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrei.

Ondoy has Andrei up against the cage in a clinch.
Ondoy is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrei or not.
Ondoy scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy wants to break free but Andrei has control.
Andrei tries to stall but Ondoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Ondoy.
A right hook to the body lands for Ondoy.

Andrei breaks the clinch.
Ondoy lands with a straight right. Andrei didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Andrei blocks the low kick.
Andrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ondoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrei tries for a takedown but Ondoy circles away easily

and Ondoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Ondoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrei or not.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ondoy has Andrei pressed against the cage, preventing Andrei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ondoy breaks from the clinch.
Ondoy throws a one two combo.
Andrei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ondoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrei has his takedown stuffed
and Ondoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gheorghe Andrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy throws a head kick that misses.
Andrei fails with a takedown attempt.
Ondoy misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrei swats away the attempt to clinch by Ondoy.
Andrei with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ondoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rikardo Ondoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

No joy there for Ondoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrei tries for a takedown but Ondoy circles away easily

and Ondoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ondoy gets underhooks to prevent Andrei's takedown attempt.
Ondoy is trying to break the clinch but Andrei has him pressed against the cage.
Andrei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ondoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gheorghe Andrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy can't break the clinch.
Ondoy digs a right hand into Andrei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrei's gas tank.
Ondoy lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ondoy walks away with a smile on his face. Andrei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrei has his takedown stuffed
and Ondoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrei has his takedown stuffed
and Ondoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy misses with the combination.
Ondoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andrei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ondoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ondoy scores with a three punch combo!
Rikardo Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrei tries to clinch
and Ondoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ondoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Ondoy forces Andrei back against the cage and clinches.
Ondoy digs a right hand underneath Andrei's ribcage. Andrei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ondoy smiles and moves away.
Rikardo Ondoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrei misses with a lunging right hand

and Ondoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Rikardo Ondoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Ondoy - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ondoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrei is trying to break the clinch but Ondoy has him pressed against the cage.
Andrei can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Ondoy.
Ondoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ondoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ondoy lands a body punch.

Andrei manages to break the clinch.
Ondoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrei.
Ondoy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ondoy's waist but Ondoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrei off to one side.
A head kick misses from Ondoy.
Andrei tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ondoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andreis head.
Ondoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrei.
Ondoy lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ondoy.
Ondoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ondoy pushes Andrei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrei looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ondoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ondoy.
Ondoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ondoy.
Andrei keeps control of Ondoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Ondoy - that landed with a thud.
Andrei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ondoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrei tries to score a body lock takedown but Ondoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ondoy digs a right hand into Andrei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrei's gas tank.
Andrei fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ondoy breaks from the clinch.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the body.

Andrei has Ondoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ondoy works on Andrei's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ondoy walks away with a smile on his face. Andrei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ondoy misses with a double jab
and Andrei counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ondoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gheorghe Andrei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rikardo Ondoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ondoy blocks a head kick by Andrei.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rikardo Ondoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ondoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikardo Ondoy!