PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Logan
vs
Ondoy

183 cm
30
199 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

180 cm
31
190 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ondoy stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Ondoy misses with a few strikes there.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ondoy.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Ondoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ondoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ondoy misses with a body shot
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Ondoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ondoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan tries to clinch there but Ondoy circles away.
Ondoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Logan.
Ondoy closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Ondoy moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Ondoy.
Logan swings for the body but Ondoy moves out of range.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ondoy lands the left hand.
Ondoy lands a right hook to the body.
Ondoy looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Ondoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Logan rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ondoy manages to avoid it.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ondoy connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Ondoy finds it's target.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Ondoy.

Logan tries to keep at a distance but Ondoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ondoy working aggressively here.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Logans head.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan gets through Ondoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Logan.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Ondoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ondoy's elbow.
A short right from Logan.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ondoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ondoy.
Logan gets through Ondoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ondoy prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ondoy smiles and moves away.
Pepeng Ondoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ondoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondoy cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan misses with a hook.
Ondoy cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ondoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Ondoy misses with a looping right.
Ondoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ondoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Logan tests Ondoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ondoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ondoy misses with a combination
and Ondoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ondoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ondoy takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Ondoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ondoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ondoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Ondoy misses the target.
Logan throws a jab when Ondoy was well out of range.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ondoy sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Ondoy swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ondoy is just out of range.
Logan misses with a hook. Ondoy ducked under it nicely.
Ondoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ondoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Ondoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ondoy looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan takes a swing at Ondoy's ribcage but misses.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Ondoy.
Ondoy scores with a jab. Logan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ondoy connects with a crisp jab.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Ondoy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
Ondoy lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
A jab from Ondoy misses.
Ondoy connects with a body shot.
Ondoy jabs at Logan's body.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Logan tries to keep at a distance but Ondoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ondoy misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Ondoy misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ondoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
Ondoy trying to stall but Logan improves his position.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ondoy.

Logan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ondoy uses from the top position.
Ondoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan looking to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Logan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ondoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ondoy stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position.
Logan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ondoy has passed into side control.
Logan sneaks back into half guard.
Ondoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan is looking to improve his position but Ondoy isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pepeng Ondoy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ondoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ondoy throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
Logan misses with a hook. Ondoy ducked under it nicely.
Ondoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ondoy tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ondoy lands a jab to the nose.
Ondoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ondoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ondoy takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.

Logan clinches with his opponent.
Ondoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ondoy has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ondoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ondoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the side of Logan's head.
Ondoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Logan tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
Ondoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondoy tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ondoy controls his hands.
Logan prevents a body shot from Ondoy.
Logan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Ondoy controls the action.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Ondoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ondoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Logan lands a body shot.
Ondoy taking a breather.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ondoy controls his hands.
Ondoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ondoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Logan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Logan trying to advance position but Ondoy counters by regaining guard.
Ondoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Logan being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ondoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ondoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pepeng Ondoy.
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Ondoy ducks down to avoid it.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Ondoy closes the distance and clinches.
Ondoy effectively controlling the action here.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Ondoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands with a left to the head.
Logan blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Logan lands with a left to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
A right handed body shot lands from Ondoy.
Logan is working Ondoy over against the cage.
Ondoy tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Ondoy back against the cage.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Ondoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Logan gets an underhook and turns Ondoy into the cage.
Ondoy tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ondoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ondoy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Logan.
Ondoy lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ondoy on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ondoy tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Ondoy controls the action.
Logan misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Ondoy.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ondoy.
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ondoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ondoy lands an uppercut.
Logan works on Ondoy's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Logan.
Ondoy is breathing heavily.
Ondoy misses with some punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Logan.
A right hand to the body from Logan.
Logan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ondoys head.
Logan prevents a body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan misses with some punches.
Ondoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands a body punch.
A short right from Logan.
Ondoy tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Ondoy tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Logan.
Ondoy has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ondoy throws a head punch that misses.
Ondoy prevents a body shot from Logan.
Ondoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ondoy.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Ondoy's head.
Ondoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan.
Logan blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
A short right from Ondoy on the inside.

Logan gets control of Ondoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Logan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ondoy postures up.

Logan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Logan wants to sweep here but Ondoy controlling him for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ondoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Logan is looking to sweep but instead, Ondoy has passed into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ondoy content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Logan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Ondoy looks to clinch
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Logan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Logan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ondoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Ondoy misses with the combination.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the body
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Ondoy swinging wildly here.

Ondoy has Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Ondoy.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ondoy.
Ondoy has Logan pushed against the cage.
Logan tries to work over Ondoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ondoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Ondoy blocks an uppercut.
Ondoy tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Logan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Logan pushes Ondoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Logan - that landed with a thud.
Ondoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ondoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ondoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.

Logan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Logan controlling from the top position.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
Ondoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ondoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ondoy has his hands on Logan's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
Logan slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Logan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ondoy has a hand on Logan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Logan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Logan wants to take Ondoy's back here but Ondoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ondoy tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ondoy wants to hold on but Logan pushes him away.
Ondoy stops Logan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Logan is working hard here to advance position.

Logan wants to finish this one by submission but Ondoy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Logan.
Logan trying to control but Ondoy is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Logan goes for an armbar but Ondoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ondoy.
Ondoy advances to half guard.
Logan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ondoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ondoy prevents Logan from getting the reversal.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to control but Ondoy is having none of it.
Ondoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Logan gets back to half guard.
James Logan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Logan is looking to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves into full guard.
Ondoy tries to stand but Logan is controlling from the bottom.
Logan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ondoy is now in half guard.
Ondoy stalling.
Logan is staying active underneath Ondoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves into full guard.

Logan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ondoy has passed into half guard!
Logan moves into full guard.

Logan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ondoy passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan wants to get back to full guard but Ondoy has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for James Logan!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pepeng Ondoy!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for James Logan!

James Logan wins by split decision!
James Logan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry!, into his post fight interview.