PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 860 p4p, 117 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 1264 p4p, 165 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crosby
vs
Yonic

180 cm
27
200 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

172 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sportivité

Vegan Gains
Sportivité

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yonic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crosby circles away.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Yonic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crosby was covering up waiting for the punch and Yonic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby wants to stand but Yonic is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Yonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Yonic avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Crosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yonic.

Yonic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crosby keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.

Yonic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crosby sees it coming and defends easily.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet.
Crosby is looking to control Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crosby avoid being mounted?
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Crosby's hands, connecting with Crosby's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Crosby's temple.
Yonic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic thows a huge punch but Crosby dodges it nicely.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Crosby is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Crosby wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Crosby controlling the position for now.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Crosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crosby keeping hold of Yonic's head, controlling as best he can.
Crosby tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yonic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Yonic working over Crosby with some ground and pound. Crosby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crosby is trying to control but can't.
Crosby won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Crosby taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crosby is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crosby moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crosby is on top in guard.

Crosby content to stall in guard here.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Crosby stuffs the takedown.
As Yonic tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Yonic manages to avoid the attempt.
Yonic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Yonic circles away.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yonic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.

Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crosby has his hands on Yonic's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Crosby has his feet on Yonic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crosby scrambles back to his feet.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yonic lands with a cross.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crosby's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Crosby pulls Yonic in to control the position.
Crosby controls Yonic momentarily but Yonic frees himself.
Yonic pushing down on Crosby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crosby tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crosby wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic winds up and cracks Crosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control but Yonic postures up.

Yonic is working for a kimura but Crosby is defending it quite comfortably.
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Crosby wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Crosby is having none of it.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic wants to control but Crosby is keeping him busy.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Crosby is working away.
Crosby tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Crosby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yonic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Yonic lands a right hook to the body.
Yonic goes for a double leg but Crosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crosby continues to drive forward.

Yonic shoots in and bounces Crosby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crosby is pulling down on Yonic's head to control his posture.
Yonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby pulls Yonic in to control the position.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Crosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crosby has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Crosby controlling the position.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yonic is in close to Crosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby controlling the position.
Crosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crosby has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Crosby wants to control the position but Yonic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crosby defending well though.
Crosby wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic working Crosby over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.

Crosby kicks Yonic off and gets back to his feet.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crosby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yonic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.