PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Androv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Androv
vs
Ono

188 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
241 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Androv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Ono!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Androv.

Androv scores with a takedown into Ono's guard.
Ono can't keep his opponent in guard - Androv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Androv trying to pass the guard but Ono defending well.
Androv is trying to control the action in half guard but Ono is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Androv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Androv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ono is refusing to be controlled, as Androv sits in half guard.
Androv drops an elbow to the side of Ono's head.
Ono keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Androv is working for a submission of some sort.
Ono tries to get to full guard but Androv has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono controlling the position for now.
Androv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ono wants to control but Androv is keeping busy.
Ono is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Androv is staying active.
Ono looks gassed!
Ono wants to control but Androv passes into side.

Androv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Androv tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Androv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ono knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Androv 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.
Ono is not content to let Androv control the position.
Ono is looking for a sweep.
Ono holding on.
Ono wants to control but Androv postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Androv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono tries to improve position but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ono thuds a left hand into Androv's body.
Ono throws a body punch but Androv moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Androv.
Ono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Androv.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Androv closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Androv pushes Ono against the cage but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ono scores with a one two! Androv had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ono is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Ono.
Hanamichi Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Androv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Androv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Androv has a takedown stuffed.
Ono slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Androv shoots in and drives through. Ono sprawls well.
Ono misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Androv dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ono scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Ono. No joy for Androv on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Androv or perhaps it was just good defense by Ono which made him look bad.
Androv takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Androv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Androv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono with a hook.
Ono fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Androv looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ono changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ono, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ono moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Androv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ono is fending him off so far but Androv persists. Nope, Ono circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono lands with a shot to the body.
Ono is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ono scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Androv fails with a takedown attempt.
Ono throws a series of punches but Androv moves out of range.
Androv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhail Androv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Androv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Androv or perhaps it was just good defense by Ono which made him look bad.
Ono fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Androv looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ono tries to bum rush Androv with a series of wild strikes but Androv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Ono. No joy for Androv on that attempt.
Androv shoots in for a double leg but Ono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Ono, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Androv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ono as he avoids it easily.
Androv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Androv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Androv or perhaps it was just good defense by Ono which made him look bad.
Ono clobbers Androv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Ono. No joy for Androv on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ono misses with the combination.
Androv shoots in but Ono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Androv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ono as he jumps to the side.
Ono swinging wilding here.
A bone on bone clash there as Androv blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Androv feints and as Ono raises his hands in defense, Androv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Androv is looking to work some ground and pound but Ono has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ono can do anything to dispel that myth.

Androv postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ono is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Androv, into his guard.
Androv is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ono is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Androv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ono seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanamichi Ono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ono lands with a nice body punch.
Androv tries for a takedown but Ono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Androv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ono is fending him off so far but Androv persists. Nope, Ono circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Ono.
A jab lands there for Ono.
Ono cracks a nice hook into Androv's ribs.
Ono misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ono. No joy for Androv on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Androv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Androv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ono manages to avoid it.
Ono throws a head kick but Androv moves out of range.
Ono throws a series of strikes that have Androv backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Androv looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ono!
Androv wants to control the pace but Ono is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Androv jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ono manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Androv goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ono rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Androv's guard! Nice work there by Ono!
Androv working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ono.
Androv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ono postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Androv throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two 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.
Ono is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Androv trying to control the position.
Ono connects with a couple of short punches.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Ono does no damage.
Ono scores with a body shot.
Androv throws a leg kick that misses.
Ono is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Androv rather than just go for the knockout.
Ono dodges the punch combination from Androv.
Androv shoots in for a takedown but Ono shows good takedown defense.
Androv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Androv closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Androv pushes Ono against the cage but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Androv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Androv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Androv fails with the takedown.
Androv closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Androv pushes Ono against the cage but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Androv blocks a head kick by Ono.
Androv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ono swivels and escapes.
Androv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ono tries to avoid it but Androv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ono to the ground. Ono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ono as Androv shoots in.

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.
Androv fails to land the takedown.

Androv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ono holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ono is staying active underneath Androv, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ono is looking for a sweep. Androv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Androv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ono is keeping the position for now.
Androv might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Androv 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Ono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ono 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Ono!