PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ondahl
vs
Simpson

193 cm
26
197 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

190 cm
31
195 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Germone Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ondahl backs up against the cage.
Ondahl shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.

Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Ondahl.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ondahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ondahl backwards.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson is pressed up against the cage. Ondahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simpson down to the mat. Simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Ondahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ondahl tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson clinches.
Ondahl trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Ondahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Ondahl blocks an uppercut.
Ondahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
Ondahl blocking some punches.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ondahl uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ondahl has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simpson is trying to keep an underhook but Ondahl manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ondahl tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondahl trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Ondahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Ondahl throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Ondahl stalling away here and it's allowed Simpson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ondahl prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Ondahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ondahl is controlling him.
Ondahl throws a big elbow that misses.
Ondahl passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ondahl wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ondahl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ondahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is looking to stall here but Simpson recovers full guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Ondahl from controlling successfully.
Ondahl is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simpson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ondahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Ondahl looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klas Ondahl will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab lands there for Simpson.
Ondahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Simpson has Ondahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondahl blocks an uppercut.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ondahl.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ondahl wants a takedown.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ondahl controls his hands.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Ondahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Ondahl fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Ondahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ondahl is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.

Ondahl has hold of one of Simpson's legs. Simpson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ondahl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Ondahl tries to pass.
Ondahl passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpson is not content to let Ondahl control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ondahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Simpson won't allow Ondahl to pass to mount.
Simpson is staying active underneath Ondahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ondahl is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Simpson pushes Ondahl off and gets back to his feet.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ondahl avoids them all with ease.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ondahl moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ondahl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Germone Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ondahl fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Ondahl.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ondahl backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ondahl.
Ondahl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ondahl misses with some punches.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ondahl lands a takedown into guard.
Ondahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Ondahl tries to pass.
Klas Ondahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Germone Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ondahl fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ondahl tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ondahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Ondahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Ondahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ondahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. Ondahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Ondahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ondahl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simpson is trying to buck Ondahl off.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Ondahl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson prevents Ondahl from improving position.
Ondahl misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ondahl.
Ondahl advances to full mount.
Ondahl lands a heavy elbow.
Ondahl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ondahl.
Ondahl throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ondahl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ondahl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ondahl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
Ondahl with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Ondahl looking to finish with strikes here!
Ondahl throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ondahl goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simpson is on top in guard.

Simpson stands up from Ondahl's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Ondahl's body. Ondahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ondahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Ondahl shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Klas Ondahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ondahl moves out of range.

Simpson darts in and clinches Ondahl up against the cage.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Ondahl.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Ondahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klas Ondahl.
I think Ondahl 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!