PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ondrus has chosen HARDCORE as his entrance music. Igor Gago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gago
vs
Ondrus

186 cm
28
195 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

188 cm
36
202 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Ondrus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Ondrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gago moves in looking to clinch but Ondrus pushes him off.
Ondrus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Ondrus misses.
Gago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gago.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gago with a poor takedown
and Gago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gago tries to clinch there but Ondrus circles away.
Gago fails with the takedown
letting Ondrus counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago looks to land a right hand but Ondrus moved out of range.
Ondrus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gago wants to clinch up but Ondrus keeps it at a distance.
As Gago backs off Ondrus throws a huge counter combo but Gago manages to avoid it all.
Ondrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ondrus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ondrus avoids it really well and circles away.
Gago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Ondrus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ondrus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ondrus stuffs the takedown attempt from Gago. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Ondrus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ondrus counter with a right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ondrus enables Gago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ondrus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ondrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ondrus seems keen to control Gago's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gago gets to his feet. Ondrus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ondrus throws a head kick that misses.
Gago moves in looking to clinch but Ondrus pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ondrus! But no joy.
Petr Ondrus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ondrus lands with a hook. Gago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago tries for a takedown but Ondrus circles away easily
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ondrus flicks out a counter leg kick but Gago steps away.
Gago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ondrus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago wants to clinch
and Ondrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gago.
Ondrus keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Ondrus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gago fails with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a straight right hand.
Gago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gago shoots in but Ondrus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gago goes for a double leg but Ondrus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ondrus continues to drive forward.
Gago tries to clinch up but Ondrus circles away and keeps his distance.

Gago has closed the distance and engaged Ondrus in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ondrus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ondrus to keep the fight standing.
Gago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ondrus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ondrus keeps the fight on the outside.
Ondrus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ondrus lands with a straight right. Gago didn't see that one coming.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ondrus as he jumps to the side.
Ondrus throws a series of strikes that have Gago backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gago tries for a takedown but Ondrus circles away easily
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ondrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Ondrus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Ondrus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ondrus ducks under a wild hook from Gago.
Gago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ondrus swivels and escapes.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ondrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Ondrus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ondrus throws a hook to the side of Gago's head but Gago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gago tries to clinch but Ondrus moves away
and Ondrus counters with a right hand to the body.

Gago clinches up with Ondrus and pushes him back against the cage.
Gago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ondrus smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ondrus pinned against the cage. Ondrus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gago misses with a body punch
and Ondrus counters with a thumping low kick.
Ondrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ondrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ondrus is fending him off so far but Gago persists. Nope, Ondrus circles away and we're back to standing.
Ondrus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ondrus counters with a one-two to the body.
Gago is looking to clinch but Ondrus is avoiding it.
Gago shoots in but Ondrus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ondrus throws out a counter right but Gago avoids it with no problem.
Gago fails with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gago swings widly with a right hand
and Ondrus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Gago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ondrus was covering up waiting for the punch and Gago finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ondrus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gago controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ondrus keeping full guard, as Gago tries to pass.
Ondrus controlling Gago's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gago being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gago drives through with a takedown into Ondrus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ondrus managing to control the position.
Gago looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ondrus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ondrus is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gago is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petr Ondrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ondrus scores with a hook to the body. Gago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Gago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ondrus was covering up waiting for the punch and Gago finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gago trying to control but Ondrus is working from the bottom.
Gago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ondrus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago is keen to just control but Ondrus is a slippery customer.
Ondrus has his hands clasped together around Gago's back. He's all about the action.
Gago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago being controlled here momentarily.
Ondrus is continuing to stall.
Ondrus keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago wants to stand but Ondrus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ondrus as he jumps to the side.
Ondrus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ondrus counters with a solid body kick.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ondrus but Ondrus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ondrus tries a quick counter leg kick but Gago is wise to it.
Gago wants to clinch.
Gago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gago misses with an uppercut
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petr Ondrus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ondrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ondrus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ondrus as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ondrus!
Gago tries to clinch but Ondrus moves away
enabling Ondrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ondrus slips a straight right by Gago.
Gago misses the shot to the body.
Gago tries to clinch but Ondrus moves out of range.
Gago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ondrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago goes for a double leg but Ondrus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ondrus continues to drive forward.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ondrus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ondrus lands with a good body shot.
Ondrus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ondrus pinned against the cage. Ondrus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gago shoots in and drives through. Ondrus sprawls well.
Ondrus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Ondrus scores with a four punch combination!
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ondrus but Ondrus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ondrus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gago with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Ondrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ondrus 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Ondrus!
Petr Ondrus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.