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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 971 p4p, 682 weight class) and Alexey Andreev (ranked 123 p4p, 94 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev closes the distance and clinches.
Yonic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yonic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andreev after a bit of a struggle.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic prevents a body shot from Andreev.
Yonic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andreev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yonic.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Yonic.
A shot in the inside from Andreev.
Andreev has a couple of punches blocked by Yonic.
Andreev keeps control of Yonic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andreev gets underhooks to prevent Yonic's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreev.
Andreev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreev lands a nice uppercut.
Yonic working aggressively here.
A short left from Andreev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev wants to stall.
Andreev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andreev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yonic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andreevs head.
A short uppercut from Andreev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Andreev on the inside.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev.
Yonic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andreev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yonic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andreev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yonic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andreev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yonic working Andreev over with strikes.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreev is trying is best to control the position here.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andreev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Andreev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Yonic distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Yonic moved out of range nicely.
Andreev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic with a nice cross.
Yonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yonic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev scores with a body shot.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Yonic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Yonic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreev.
Alexey Andreev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Andreev - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Yonic.
Andreev takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Yonic.
Yonic wants to take the fight to the mat but Andreev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses.
Andreev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yonic tries to throw a body punch but Andreev avoids it by throwing Yonic back against the cage.
Andreev lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andreev fails to land.
Andreev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Andreev lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yonic.
Yonic can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Andreev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andreev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yonic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yonic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andreev.
Andreev pushes Yonic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev tries a body shot but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike.
Yonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Andreev on the inside.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yonic lands with a right to the head.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andreev to keep the fight standing.
Yonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Yonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yonic gets an underhook and turns Andreev into the cage.
Andreev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev lands with a left to the head.
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!
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Yonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yonic's defenses.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev trying to stall but Yonic improves his position.
Andreev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Yonic tries to pull guard but Andreev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andreev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yonic's defenses.
A short right from Yonic.
Andreev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yonic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev throws an elbow but it misses.
Yonic misses with the head strike.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Andreev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev lands an elbow that stopped Yonic in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's time! Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andreev works the jab nicely.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
A jab from Andreev finds it's way through Yonic's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yonic throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Yonic cracks Andreev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yonic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev scores with a punch to the head.
Andreev lands with a nice combination. Yonic backs away looking to recover.
Yonic is looking to wear down Andreev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Yonic moved out of range nicely.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yonic lands with a good body shot.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yonic lands with a hook. Andreev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Yonic.
It seemed like Andreev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andreev is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Yonic misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andreev misses with a low kick.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic scores with a sloppy right hand. Andreev should have avoided that one.
Yonic lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yonic checks a leg kick.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Andreev finds it's target.
Yonic takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andreev lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexey Andreev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev throws a leg kick
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yonic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andreev works the jab nicely.
A big right from Andreev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andreev. Andreev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Yonic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yonic scores with a punch to the head.
Yonic cracks Andreev with a good jab.
Donk. Andreev catches Yonic right on the button with a cross.
Yonic misses the jab.
Yonic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Andreev controls Yonic momentarily but Yonic frees himself.
Andreev working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic is working Andreev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Andreev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.
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energy
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hype
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