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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 cm
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194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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190 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Connely! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Connely takes one to the chin there. Ondoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connely was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondoy. Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connely looks to land a right hand but Ondoy moved out of range. Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Connely is just out of range. Ondoy moves away from the strike by Connely. Connely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it. Ondoy ducks under a wild hook from Connely. Ondoy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Connely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ondoy circles away. Ondoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A looping hook to the body misses from Ondoy. Connely does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Connely slips a straight right by Ondoy. Connely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ondoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ondoy looks to throw the jab but Connely is out of range. Ondoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ondoy wants it to stay on the feet. Connely takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Connely tries to clinch up. Nice uppercut lands for Ondoy. That snapped Connely's head back.
It looks like Chris Connely has been cut. Connely throws a body punch but Ondoy moves out of range. Ondoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connely rather than just go for the knockout. Connely fails in his attempt to clinch. Ondoy swings for the body but Connely moves out of range.
Ondoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Connely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Connely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ondoy as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him. Connely drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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. Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully. Connely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ondoy seems keen to control Connely's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Connely tries to free his leg and advance position but Ondoy is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Connely avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ondoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pepeng Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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. Ondoy scores with a hook to the body. Connely takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Connely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Connely takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ondoy ducks under a wild hook from Connely. Connely misses with a low kick. Ondoy slips a straight right by Connely. Connely tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ondoy misses with a straight right. Connely takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Ondoy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it. Ondoy misses the body punch and Connely counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ondoy working a defensive guard here.
Connely wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Connely is really struggling to control Ondoy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ondoy working a defensive guard here.
Connely trying to control but Ondoy is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Connely passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Connely works his foot free and advances to mount. Connely has control of Ondoy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ondoy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ondoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Connely controlling from the full mount. Ondoy blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Connely tries to control but Ondoy wriggling away. Ondoy wants to hold on but Connely pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Connely moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ondoy has worked his arm free - good work by Ondoy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Connely avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Connely avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Connely's hands. Ondoy misses with a hook. Ondoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connely.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the body and Connely counters with a thumping low kick. Ondoy throws a body punch but Connely moves out of range. Connely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ondoy throws the left hand but Connely avoids the punch easily. Ondoy lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Connely slips under a jab from Ondoy. Ondoy throws a hook to the side of Connely's head but Connely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ondoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connely.
Pepeng Ondoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ondoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connely throws out the jab. Ondoy misses the shot to the body. A nice combination there by Connely.
Ondoy lands a body shot.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Connely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Connely 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 Connely off to one side. Ondoy punishes Connely's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Connely avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Connely on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ondoy slips under a jab from Connely. Ondoy catches Connely with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Connely ducks under a wild hook from Ondoy. Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ondoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Ondoy misses its intended target. Ondoy thows a body shot but no joy. Connely scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ondoy misses with a looping right. Nice body punch from Ondoy. A big left from Connely misses. Connely slips under a jab. Ondoy misses with a body shot
enabling Connely to counter with a crisp jab. Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Connely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Connely fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ondoy. Connely misses with a looping right. Connely shoots in for a takedown but Ondoy shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ondoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connely. Ondoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Ondoy. Excellent takedown into side control there by Connely. Connely wants to control but Ondoy is keeping him busy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ondoy tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Ondoy really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Ondoy takes a swing at Connely's ribcage but misses. Connely scores with a body shot.
Ondoy misses with a straight left. Connely misses with a two punch combination.
Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ondoy misses with a looping right. Connely tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Connely throws a hook but Ondoy blocks it. Connely avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy throws a body punch but Connely moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connely looks to land a combination. Ondoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. No luck with that takedown attempt from Connely. Connely walks into a straight right hand from Ondoy. Ondoy blocks a head kick by Connely.
Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it. Ondoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ondoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ondoy controls Connely momentarily but Connely frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Connely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ondoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Connely trying to control the position from guard on top but Ondoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Connely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Connely postures up in Ondoy's guard and throws a big left but Ondoy blocks it. Ondoy trying to control the position.
Ondoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. Ondoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely had his way with Pepeng Ondoy in that round. The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ondoy with a hook. Ondoy misses with an uppercut. Connely saw that one coming. Connely thows a left - swing and a miss! Good shot there by Ondoy. Ondoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Connely throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connely throws a nice looking combination but Ondoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Connely takes a swing at Ondoy's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ondoy moves out of range of the strikes. Ondoy misses with a hook. Connely ducked under it nicely. A shot to the body from Ondoy misses and Connely counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Connely avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Connely takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ondoy looks to land a left hand but Connely moved out of range nicely. Connely shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ondoy defends it nicely. Ondoy swings for the body but Connely moves out of range.
Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ondoy misses with a jab to the body
and Connely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Connely, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connely. Ondoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connely.
A swing and a miss from Ondoy. Connely misses with a looping left. Ondoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ondoy works the jab nicely. Connely slips under a jab from Ondoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ondoy thows a left - swing and a miss! Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it. Ondoy digs a good body shot into Connely's ribs. Ondoy misses with a hook. Connely ducked under it nicely. Ondoy moves out of range as Connely strikes. A swing and a miss from Connely. Ondoy misses with a body shot.
Ondoy misses with a jab to the body
and Connely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Connely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ondoy. Ondoy with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ondoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ondoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connely. Ondoy lands a really nice looking cross but Connely seems unphased.
Ondoy ducks under a wild hook from Connely. Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice jab there from Ondoy. Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ondoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Connely off the cage and back into rage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ondoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connely sees it coming and avoids it easily. Connely cracks Ondoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight! Pepeng Ondoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ondoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Ondoy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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