PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucious McVeaney (ranked 5222 p4p, 530 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 5509 p4p, 548 weight class). Lucious McVeaney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McVeaney
vs
Yonic

167 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucious McVeaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic misses the jab.
McVeaney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
McVeaney dives in and grabs Yonic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yonic pushes down on McVeaney's head and hops out.
McVeaney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVeaney.
McVeaney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yonic manages to circle out of the way.
McVeaney shoots in for a double leg but Yonic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McVeaney fails with a takedown attempt.
Yonic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucious McVeaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeaney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yonic defends well and McVeaney ends up having to push Yonic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVeaney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yonic as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic misses with a looping right.

Yonic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McVeaney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yonic staying calm.
Yonic trying to control the position but McVeaney is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeaney is looking to reverse the position.
McVeaney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but McVeaney keeps working.
McVeaney struggling a bit here.
McVeaney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McVeaney to see if he's OK.
Yonic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yonic looks up at the clock and then as McVeaney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yonic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McVeaney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yonic grinds an elbow into McVeaney's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic cracks McVeaney with a big right hand but McVeaney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McVeaney can't do much from the bottom here.
Yonic landing a few strikes.
McVeaney wants to control but Yonic postures up.
Yonic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yonic scoring with punches from side control.
Yonic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic grinds an elbow into McVeaney's temple.
Check out the look on Yonic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yonic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McVeaney some visible discomfort.
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McVeaney to see if he's OK.

McVeaney is rocked!
Yonic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McVeaney's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working the body and head with strikes.
Oh McVeaney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McVeaney to see if he's OK.
Yonic landing strikes.

Yonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McVeaney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McVeaney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVeaney seems to have got his legs back now.
McVeaney is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic working the ground and pound from side control.
McVeaney wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yonic cracks McVeaney with a big elbow.
McVeaney can't do much from the bottom here.
McVeaney is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic cracks McVeaney with a big right hand but McVeaney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeaney pushes Yonic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yonic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Yonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yonic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McVeaney down.
Yonic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yonic wants to control but McVeaney is keeping him busy.
Yonic lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on McVeaney's face as Yonic controls the position.
McVeaney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yonic's best efforts.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yonic misses with a hook
and McVeaney counters with a nice body kick.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeaney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic slaps away a takedown attempt from McVeaney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Yonic misses.
McVeaney slips under a jab from Yonic.
McVeaney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yonic.

Yonic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McVeaney to the ground. Yonic is now in McVeaney's guard.
Yonic being controlled here momentarily.
McVeaney being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic works over McVeaney with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Yonic is in close to McVeaney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McVeaney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yonic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McVeaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
McVeaney is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic distracts McVeaney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonic prevents McVeaney from getting back to his feet.
Yonic pushes down on McVeaney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McVeaney is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to McVeaney's temple.
McVeaney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yonic is working away from the top position though.
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through McVeaney's hands, connecting with McVeaney's forehead.
McVeaney manages to get to full guard.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yonic is working McVeaney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McVeaney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic trying to control but McVeaney is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic won't allow McVeaney to sweep him here.
Yonic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
McVeaney wants to stand up but Yonic is controlling him.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but McVeaney is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to McVeaney's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McVeaney ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
McVeaney ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
McVeaney is looking to counter the offense by Yonic and move into the clinch.
Yonic throws an off balance right hand
and McVeaney counters with a two punch combo.
Yonic misses with a hook.
McVeaney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McVeaney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McVeaney throws a half hearted mid kick.

Yonic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McVeaney to the ground. Yonic is now in McVeaney's guard.

McVeaney wriggles free and stands up.
We've been told by McVeaney's head coaches at Vinny’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucious McVeaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
McVeaney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McVeaney tries to clinch up.
Yonic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Yonic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

McVeaney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yonic is on him like a limpet, forcing McVeaney back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Yonic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McVeaney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chad Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic wants to control from the top but McVeaney keeps moving.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McVeaney keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McVeaney trying to keep a closed guard but Yonic is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McVeaney keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic prevents McVeaney from getting back to his feet.
Yonic controlling from the top position.
McVeaney trying to keep a closed guard but Yonic is proving a slippery customer.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McVeaney is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic cracks McVeaney with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but McVeaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVeaney trying to control the position.
Yonic distracts McVeaney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Yonic scoring with some ground and pound.
McVeaney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to McVeaney's brow.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeaney is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Yonic wants to control from the top but McVeaney keeps moving.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yonic trying to control but McVeaney is working from the bottom.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucious McVeaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McVeaney's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Yonic.
Well Yonic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Yonic!