PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

NaLeans
vs
Ondoy

177 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
190 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by NaLeans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of NaLeans.
NaLeans slips a straight right by Ondoy.
A big right from Ondoy misses.

NaLeans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. NaLeans showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
NaLeans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ondoy keeps working.

NaLeans seems to be working for a kimura but Ondoy defends the submission attempt.
NaLeans not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. NaLeans connects with a nice short shot to Ondoy's temple.
NaLeans is keen to just control but Ondoy is a slippery customer.
Ondoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from NaLeans.
NaLeans is keen to just control but Ondoy is a slippery customer.

Ondoy is defending against the submission attempts here by NaLeans.
NaLeans wants to take a breather but Ondoy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from NaLeans.
NaLeans trying to pass the guard but Ondoy defending well.
NaLeans wants to control but Ondoy is keeping him busy.
Ondoy tries to get to full guard but NaLeans has control of the leg.
NaLeans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NaLeans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ondoy's head.
Ondoy trying to control from the bottom.
NaLeans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ondoy is trying to maintain the position but NaLeans is very close to passing his half guard.
NaLeans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
NaLeans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ondoy's head.
NaLeans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
NaLeans is keen to just control but Ondoy is a slippery customer.
Ondoy trying to control here.
NaLeans trying to mount his opponent but Ondoy defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NaLeans looks to land a strike but Ondoy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ondoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ondoy throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick and Ondoy moves out of range easily.
NaLeans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans misses with a left hand
and Ondoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NaLeans misses with an uppercut
and Ondoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NaLeans avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
NaLeans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ondoy defends it nicely.
Ondoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
NaLeans throws a shot from downtown. Ondoy moves away and avoids it.
NaLeans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ondoy defends it nicely.
Ondoy slips a jab and a cross from NaLeans.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans moves away from the strike by Ondoy.
A leg kick checked by Ondoy.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ondoy. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
NaLeans throws a right hand that Ondoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Ondoy also avoids with ease.
Ondoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ondoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
NaLeans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ondoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ondoy lunges at NaLeans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by NaLeans's hand.
NaLeans catches Ondoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NaLeans moves into the clinch.
NaLeans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ondoy tries to work over NaLeans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ondoy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ondoy fails to land.
NaLeans prevents a body shot from Ondoy.
NaLeans struggles to land a body shot inside as Ondoy controls his hands.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Ondoy.
Ondoy blocks an uppercut.
Ondoy pushes NaLeans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ondoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of NaLeans backwards.
NaLeans trying to land knees to the body.
Ondoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans misses with the head strike.
Ondoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy tries to throw a body punch but NaLeans avoids it by throwing Ondoy back against the cage.
Ondoy swings wildly with an uppercut but NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid it.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but Ondoy blocks with his arms.
A short left from Ondoy.
A short left from Ondoy.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NaLeans blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NaLeans misses with some punches.
NaLeans tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
NaLeans blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ondoy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of NaLeanss head.
Still in the clinch, Ondoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ondoy lands with a left to the head.
NaLeans misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondoy avoiding damage as NaLeans throws knees to the body.
NaLeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Ondoy.
NaLeans misses with the head strike.
Ondoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ondoy tries to throw a body punch but NaLeans avoids it by throwing Ondoy back against the cage.
NaLeans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NaLeans lands a knee to the body.
Ondoy gets through NaLeans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
NaLeans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ondoy pushes NaLeans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NaLeans's elbow.
NaLeans can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil NaLeans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as NaLeans controls the action.
NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ondoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Ondoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down NaLeans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NaLeans backwards.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ondoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ondoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepeng Ondoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NaLeans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

NaLeans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ondoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Ondoy catches NaLeans right on the button with a cross.
Ondoy lands a jab to the head.
NaLeans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NaLeans throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ondoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ondoy connects with a crisp jab.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NaLeans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ondoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
Good work by Ondoy as he checks the leg kick.
Ondoy misses with a body shot.
Ondoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick and Ondoy moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

NaLeans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ondoy, pushing him back against the cage.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
Ondoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ondoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ondoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ondoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the side of NaLeans's head.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ondoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ondoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ondoy has a couple of punches blocked by NaLeans.
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!
NaLeans takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ondoy.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NaLeans's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of NaLeans backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

NaLeans is rocked!
Ondoy scores with a shot to the side of NaLeans's head.
Oh NaLeans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ondoy lands a big right hand that drops NaLeans! The killer instinct kicks in and Ondoy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ondoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepeng Ondoy!