YTC Test 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 4566 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Tao Zhenya (ranked 141 p4p, 145 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Qiang
vs
Zhenya

200 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tao Zhenya!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhenya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Qiang avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qiang as he jumps to the side.
Qiang fails with the takedown.
Zhenya fails to land the takedown.
Hao Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Zhenya.
Zhenya with a poor takedown
and Zhenya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhenya fails with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Qiang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhenya is fending him off so far but Qiang persists. Nope, Zhenya circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhenya shoots in and drives through. Qiang sprawls well.
Zhenya needs to keep his hands up - Qiang had a free shot at his head there.
Zhenya shoots in looking for a takedown but Qiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhenya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qiang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhenya tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhenya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to avoid it but Zhenya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qiang to the ground. Qiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qiang throwing a counter right hand but Zhenya manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhenya misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhenya misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a good low kick that Zhenya was not able to check.
Zhenya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tao Zhenya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhenya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhenya sprawls well. Zhenya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhenya tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
and Qiang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Qiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhenya. Zhenya gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhenya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhenya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to avoid it but Zhenya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qiang to the ground. Qiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhenya shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhenya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Qiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhenya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhenya fails to land the takedown.
Zhenya looks winded!
Zhenya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang tests Zhenya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhenya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Zhenya fails with a takedown attempt.
Qiang throwing a counter right hand but Zhenya manages to avoid it.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qiang as he avoids it easily.
Zhenya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Qiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhenya moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Qiang connects with a right hand. Zhenya shakes it off.
Qiang lands a slapping body shot.
Qiang misses the shot to the body.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Zhenya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhenya sprawls well. Zhenya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Qiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhenya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qiang swivels and escapes.
Zhenya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhenya is defended easily by Qiang.
Qiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhenya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhenya with a poor takedown
and Zhenya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Qiang misses the jab.
Zhenya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qiang swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Qiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhenya at a distance.
Qiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Qiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhenya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhenya tries to move into range but Qiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhenya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Qiang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhenya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qiang.
Zhenya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qiang as he avoids it easily.
As Zhenya backs away, Qiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Qiang coming out on top.
Zhenya drops his hands momentarily and Qiang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhenya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qiang pinned against the cage. Qiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hao Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Zhenya.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qiang as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhenya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qiang circles away.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Qiang tries to counter with a takedown but Zhenya is quick to defend against it.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhenya is breathing heavily.
Qiang misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhenya.
Zhenya closes the distance and clinches up with Qiang, looking for a takedown. Zhenya pushes Qiang against the cage but Qiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Zhenya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Zhenya persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhenya shoots in for a double leg but Qiang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhenya misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhenya thinking.
Qiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhenya.
Zhenya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhenya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hao Qiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhenya misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Qiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhenya, which made it look bad.
Qiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qiang tries for a takedown but Zhenya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhenya shoots in looking for a takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl out of it but Zhenya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Qiang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhenya avoids it really well and circles away.
Qiang leaves Zhenya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zhenya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qiang pinned against the cage. Qiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Zhenya moved out of range.
Zhenya shoots in looking for a takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl out of it but Zhenya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
No luck for Zhenya with that takedown attempt.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhenya can do to turn this around?
Qiang lands a body shot.
Zhenya shoots in but no luck this time.
Qiang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhenya with a poor takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhenya.
Qiang connects with a crisp jab.
Zhenya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qiang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qiang connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Qiang as Zhenya shoots in.
Qiang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhenya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to avoid it but Zhenya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qiang to the ground. Qiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Qiang.
Nice sprawl there from Qiang as Zhenya shoots in.
Qiang slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhenya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Qiang lunges at Zhenya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhenya's hand.
Zhenya walks into a stiff left hand from Qiang.
Tao Zhenya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhenya fails with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Qiang stuffs the takedown.
Zhenya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Qiang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zhenya.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Zhenya goes for a double leg but Qiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Qiang continues to drive forward.
Zhenya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hao Qiang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Qiang with a nice cross.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Qiang. No joy for Zhenya on that attempt.
Qiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt - Qiang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hao Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Zhenya.
A decent looking cross lands there for Qiang.
Zhenya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Qiang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhenya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhenya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhenya misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Qiang slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhenya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhenya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhenya closes the distance and clinches up with Qiang, looking for a takedown. Zhenya pushes Qiang against the cage but Qiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qiang jabs Zhenya right on the nose. Zhenya blinks but takes it well.
Zhenya has his takedown stuffed
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Qiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhenya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhenya slips under a jab from Qiang.
Qiang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qiang throws out a leg kick but Zhenya moves out of range and Qiang only half commits.
Zhenya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Zhenya persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhenya fails with a takedown attempt.
Qiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Zhenya moved out of range.
Zhenya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Qiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhenya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qiang as he jumps to the side.
Zhenya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang tries a low kick but Zhenya avoids it.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhenya manages to avoid it.
Qiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhenya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qiang.
Qiang slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhenya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Qiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Qiang as Zhenya shoots in.
Zhenya shoots in looking for a takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl out of it but Zhenya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhenya shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhenya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Zhenya persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Qiang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhenya with a poor takedown
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhenya shoots for a double leg takedown but Qiang sprawls well. He's pushed Zhenya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhenya sprawls well. Zhenya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qiang gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Qiang tenderised Zhenya's leg. Zhenya is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhenya.
Zhenya shoots in looking for a takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl out of it but Zhenya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhenya moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhenya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhenya misses with a takedown
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Zhenya fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhenya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhenya has his takedown stuffed
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhenya shoots in but no luck this time.
Qiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhenya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tao Zhenya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhenya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qiang shoots for a takedown but Zhenya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hao Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qiang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hao Qiang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lu Rong (ranked 4615 p4p, 4823 weight class) and Luca Yonic (ranked 144 p4p, 100 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rong
vs
Yonic

200 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lu Rong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic delivers a nice body kick.
Yonic with the inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Yonic
and Rong counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic dips to his left and cracks Rong with an uppercut!
Yonic throws out a leg kick but Rong moves out of range and Yonic only half commits.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Rong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Rong saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Rong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rong throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range.
Rong throws a shot to the body.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rong moves away.
Yonic scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rong.
Rong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yonic.
Yonic throws a head kick but Rong moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rong scores with a takedown into Yonic's guard.
Rong stays in close to Yonic's body and controls the position.
Rong is looking to pass into half guard but Yonic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yonic is in guard.

Yonic stands and throws Rong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rong tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Rong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rong tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Rong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rong pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yonic preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rong on the side of the head.
Rong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Yonic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yonic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rong trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic wants to hit a sweep here but Rong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yonic there!
Yonic is squirming around, avoiding Rong's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Rong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yonic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yonic!
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rong keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Rong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to get up but he can't break Rong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yonic has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rong can't do much from the bottom here.
Rong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rong is looking to improve his position.

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.
Yonic trying to control the action but Rong is working from the bottom.
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rong will feel that in the morning.
Yonic scores with a body shot.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yonic throws a sloppy head kick
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Luca Yonic has been cut.
Yonic with a jab.
Yonic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rong throwing a counter right hand but Yonic manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Yonic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yonic takes one to the chin there.
Yonic connects with a single shot there.
Yonic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yonic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rong misses with a looping right.
Yonic throws a series of punches but Rong moves out of range.
Yonic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic scores with a shot to the body.
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luca Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Rong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic misses with a body kick.

Rong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yonic wants to control but Rong is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rong is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rong in particular looking to stall.
Rong wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it.
Rong passes to full mount!

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.

Rong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yonic is on top in guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rong wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Yonic passes Rong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luca Yonic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yonic wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Rong uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Rong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rong looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lu Rong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rong won't allow Yonic to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Rong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yonic 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 4531 p4p, 4498 weight class) and Huo Song (ranked 140 p4p, 138 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fang
vs
Song

200 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xue Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huo Song!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Song.

Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fang wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
Song seems keen to control Fang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song seems keen to control Fang's posture.
Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song looks for a takedown but Fang sprawls well.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Song.
Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fang shoots for a takedown but Song saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Song fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fang avoids it really well and circles away.
Fang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Song circles away.
Song tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Song avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fang.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Song sprawls well.
Song changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fang tries to avoid it but Song manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fang to the ground. Fang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Song goes for a double leg but Fang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fang continues to drive forward.
Song fails to land the takedown.
Fang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Song defends well and Fang ends up having to push Song into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Song is trying to maintain a safe position but Fang gets an underhook and turns Song into the cage.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Song is controlling him.
Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Song avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fang jumps into guard, dragging Song to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fang tries to bench press Song off him but Song keeps the position.
Song tries to advance to mount but Fang denies him.
Fang can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang is letting Song control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xue Fang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fang.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Fang attempts a counter takedown but Song avoids it well and moves away.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Fang slaps away a takedown attempt from Song, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Song quickly recovers to half guard.
Fang content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is holding on to half guard well.
Song regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fang slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fang slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fang is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fang controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fang. No joy for Song on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fang.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Song shoots in for a double leg but Fang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fang dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Fang's head and hops out.
Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Song.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fang is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Fang circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fang somewhat.
Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Song shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fang pinned against the cage. Fang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Song is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Song or perhaps it was just good defense by Fang, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xue Fang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but Song shows good takedown defense.
Song fails to land the takedown.
Song misses with a takedown attempt - Fang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.
Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Song is defended easily by Fang.
Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Song.
Song looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
Xue Fang is winning the standup battle so far.

Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fang lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to sweep but no luck.
Fang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Song has control of Fang's left arm, preventing Fang from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Song closes the distance and clinches up with Fang, looking for a takedown. Song pushes Fang against the cage but Fang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fang dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Fang's head and hops out.
Song shoots in looking for a takedown. Fang tries to sprawl out of it but Song keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Song gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
Song tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huo Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xue Fang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xue Fang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xue Fang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Yonic (ranked 4390 p4p, 4667 weight class) and Hector Yonic (ranked 95 p4p, 98 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yonic
vs
Yonic

195 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Yonic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Yonic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hector Yonic. Hector Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Yonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lucas Yonic moves into range and clinches up with Hector Yonic.
Hector Yonic tries to circle away but Lucas Yonic has him pinned against the cage.
Lucas Yonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hector Yonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hector Yonic misses with a body punch.
Hector Yonic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas Yonic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hector Yonic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas Yonic.
Hector Yonic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucas Yonic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucas Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Yonic.
Hector Yonic has Lucas Yonic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lucas Yonic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector Yonic is trying to pull guard but Lucas Yonic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucas Yonic is pressed up against the cage. Hector Yonic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lucas Yonic down to the mat. Lucas Yonic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hector Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucas Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hector Yonic looks to move away, Lucas Yonic throws a big counter combo but Hector Yonic just gets out of the way.
Hector Yonic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas Yonic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hector Yonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas Yonic is fending him off so far but Hector Yonic persists. Nope, Lucas Yonic circles away and we're back to standing.

Lucas Yonic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hector Yonic is trying to stall.

Hector Yonic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hector Yonic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucas Yonic counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector Yonic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas Yonic circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas Yonic goes for a double leg but Hector Yonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hector Yonic continues to drive forward.
Lucas Yonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hector Yonic avoids the damage to the body.
Lucas Yonic looking for a takedown.
Hector Yonic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucas Yonic to keep the fight standing.
Hector Yonic can't break the clinch.
Hector Yonic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucas Yonic after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lucas Yonic.
Lucas Yonic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hector Yonic pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hector Yonic.
Hector Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Yonic throws a sloppy head kick
and Hector Yonic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Lucas Yonic has closed the distance and engaged Hector Yonic in a clinch.

Hector Yonic breaks from the clinch.

Lucas Yonic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hector Yonic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucas Yonic smiles and moves away.

Lucas Yonic moves into the clinch.
Hector Yonic is trying to drag Lucas Yonic to the mat but Lucas Yonic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lucas Yonic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hector Yonic uses from the top position.
Lucas Yonic striking off his back but it's not causing Hector Yonic any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector Yonic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hector Yonic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas Yonic is trying to control the position but Hector Yonic postures up.
Hector Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Yonic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lucas Yonic trying to keep a closed guard but Hector Yonic is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hector Yonic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas Yonic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hector Yonic somewhat.

Hector Yonic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas Yonic did well to prevent Hector Yonic getting side control.

Lucas Yonic manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Lucas Yonic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hector Yonic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas Yonic cracks Hector Yonic with a solid left hand.
Lucas Yonic 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.
Lucas Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Hector Yonic keeping moving, preventing Lucas Yonic from controlling successfully.
Lucas Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Hector Yonic blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Yonic stays in close to Hector Yonic's body and controls the position.

Lucas Yonic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucas Yonic stops Hector Yonic from standing up.
Lucas Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Hector Yonic has wrist control.
Hector Yonic trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lucas Yonic gets a clinch.
Hector Yonic lands an elbow just above Lucas Yonic 's eye.

It looks like Lucas Yonic has been cut.
Lucas Yonic tries to pull guard but Hector Yonic won't allow it.
Hector Yonic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucas Yonic after a bit of a struggle.
Hector Yonic is trying to break the clinch but Lucas Yonic has him pressed against the cage.
Lucas Yonic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hector Yonic's efforts to push away.
Hector Yonic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucas Yonic tries to score a body lock takedown but Hector Yonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hector Yonic decides to pull guard.

Lucas Yonic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucas Yonic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hector Yonic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hector Yonic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Hector Yonic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucas Yonic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hector Yonic is trying to keep Lucas Yonic in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hector Yonic goes for a double leg but Lucas Yonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucas Yonic continues to drive forward.
Lucas Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hector Yonic sprawls well. He's pushed Lucas Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas Yonic tries to clinch but Hector Yonic is having none of it.
Hector Yonic tries to counter with a clinch but Lucas Yonic shakes him off and moves away.
Hector Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas Yonic sprawls well. He's pushed Hector Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hector Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Hector Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas Yonic slaps away a takedown attempt from Hector Yonic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lucas Yonic appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Yonic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Yonic's cut.
That's time! Lucas Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lucas Yonic has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Yonic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Hector Yonic has been cut.
Hector Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Lucas Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Hector Yonic into the cage.

Hector Yonic instigates a clinch.
Hector Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Lucas Yonic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hector Yonic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hector Yonic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hector Yonic scores with a nice right hand.
Lucas Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hector Yonic can do to turn this around?
Lucas Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Hector Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Yonic into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lucas Yonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Yonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hector Yonic is fending him off so far but Lucas Yonic persists. Nope, Hector Yonic circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hector Yonic.
Lucas Yonic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hector Yonic manages to circle out of the way.
Hector Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
Hector Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucas Yonic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hector Yonic tries to clinch but Lucas Yonic moves out of range.

Lucas Yonic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas Yonic wants a takedown but no success here.

Lucas Yonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hector Yonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucas Yonic swivels and escapes.
Lucas Yonic is looking to counter the offense by Hector Yonic and move into the clinch.
Hector Yonic fails with the takedown

and Lucas Yonic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hector Yonic is looking to break free of the clinch but Lucas Yonic has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Yonic prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucas Yonic goes for a takedown attempt but Hector Yonic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hector Yonic clinches with his opponent.
Hector Yonic is trying to break the clinch but Lucas Yonic is controlling him.
Hector Yonic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucas Yonic walks away with a smile on his face. Hector Yonic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas Yonic as Hector Yonic shoots in.
Hector Yonic avoids the head kick by Lucas Yonic.

Lucas Yonic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hector Yonic, pushing him back against the cage.
Hector Yonic working hard to break the clinch.
Hector Yonic landing knees to the body.

Lucas Yonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector Yonic misses with a takedown

and Lucas Yonic counters by clinching up.

Hector Yonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lucas Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hector Yonic is looking to stand back up but Lucas Yonic counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hector Yonic.
Hector Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hector Yonic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas Yonic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas Yonic's back!

Hector Yonic working for a choke but Lucas Yonic is defending well.
Lucas Yonic tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Yonic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucas Yonic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hector Yonic wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hector Yonic is just content to waste time from the top position. Lucas Yonic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lucas Yonic keeping moving, preventing Hector Yonic from controlling successfully.
Hector Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Yonic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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 Lucas Yonic.
Well Lucas Yonic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Yonic (ranked 4355 p4p, 5000 weight class) and Aaron Yonic (ranked 93 p4p, 105 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yonic
vs
Yonic

195 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Yonic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaron Yonic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernando Yonic doesn't seem bothered though.
Aaron Yonic misses with an uppercut.
Aaron Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aaron Yonic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando Yonic counters with a series of strikes. Aaron Yonic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernando Yonic tries to land a front kick but Aaron Yonic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aaron Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando Yonic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aaron Yonic enables Fernando Yonic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aaron Yonic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aaron Yonic looking to control.
Fernando Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Fernando Yonic controlling from the top position.
Fernando Yonic looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernando Yonic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fernando Yonic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aaron Yonic's head.

It looks like Aaron Yonic has been cut.
A head kick misses from Aaron Yonic.
Aaron Yonic misses with a body shot.
Fernando Yonic avoids the body shot from Aaron Yonic.
Aaron Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernando Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaron Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando Yonic moves away.
Jab, jab by Aaron Yonic - just one landing.

Fernando Yonic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aaron Yonic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Fernando Yonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Aaron Yonic is defending well.
Fernando Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aaron Yonic keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Yonic taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fernando Yonic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A swing and a miss from Aaron Yonic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aaron Yonic misses with a head kick.
Fernando Yonic is looking for a counter combo.
Fernando Yonic throws a head kick that Aaron Yonic semi-blocks.

Fernando Yonic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernando Yonic tries to score with some ground and pound. Aaron Yonic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Yonic tries to bench press Fernando Yonic off him but Fernando Yonic keeps the position.
Fernando Yonic working away.
Aaron Yonic is trying to escape the position but Fernando Yonic is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernando Yonic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aaron Yonic prevents Fernando Yonic from moving into mount.
Aaron Yonic struggling a bit here.
Aaron Yonic being controlled for a moment.

Fernando Yonic stands up and beckons Aaron Yonic to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aaron Yonic. Fernando Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aaron Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aaron Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando Yonic.
Fernando Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Fernando Yonic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aaron Yonic to the mat! Aaron Yonic manages to get full guard.
Fernando Yonic stays in close to Aaron Yonic's body and controls the position.
Fernando Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Fernando Yonic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Yonic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Yonic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aaron Yonic keeps Fernando Yonic at a distance using the push kick.
Aaron Yonic throws a wild body kick that Fernando Yonic sees coming a mile off.
Fernando Yonic avoids the head kick by Aaron Yonic.
Aaron Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando Yonic lands with a nice body kick.

Fernando Yonic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Aaron Yonic kicks Fernando Yonic off and gets to his feet.

Fernando Yonic gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaron Yonic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernando Yonic.
Aaron Yonic trying to control from the bottom.
Fernando Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Aaron Yonic defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando Yonic prevents Aaron Yonic from improving his position.
Aaron Yonic is looking to control Fernando Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aaron Yonic avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernando Yonic trying to control the action but Aaron Yonic is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernando Yonic rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernando Yonic is looking to clinch but Aaron Yonic is avoiding it.

That's two 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.
Aaron Yonic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aaron Yonic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Fernando Yonic drives through and clinches with Aaron Yonic against the cage.

Fernando Yonic jumps guard and drags Aaron Yonic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Fernando Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aaron Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernando Yonic has wrist control.
Fernando Yonic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Fernando Yonic has his foot on Aaron Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aaron Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernando Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernando Yonic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Fernando Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando Yonic avoids the head kick by Aaron Yonic.

Fernando Yonic stands up and waves to Aaron Yonic to follow him.
Fernando Yonic throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando Yonic lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaron Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aaron Yonic looks to land a body kick but Fernando Yonic moved away.
Aaron Yonic throws a body punch but Fernando Yonic moves out of range.
Fernando Yonic feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Yonic swings for the body but Fernando Yonic moves out of range.
Fernando Yonic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aaron Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Aaron Yonic lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando Yonic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fernando Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aaron Yonic quickly recovers to half guard.
Aaron Yonic trying to control here.
Fernando Yonic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernando Yonic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aaron Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fernando Yonic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Yonic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fernando Yonic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aaron Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando Yonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Fernando Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernando Yonic showed some decent athleticism there.
Aaron Yonic wants to control but Fernando Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernando Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aaron Yonic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fernando Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron Yonic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernando Yonic controls the pace.
Fernando Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaron Yonic is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Fernando Yonic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aaron Yonic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernando Yonic has Aaron Yonic in his guard.

Aaron Yonic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernando Yonic is proving hard to escape from.
Fernando Yonic keeping moving, preventing Aaron Yonic from controlling successfully.

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.
Aaron Yonic pushing down on Fernando Yonic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernando Yonic trying to control here.
Aaron Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fernando Yonic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aaron Yonic is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernando Yonic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aaron Yonic pulls his head out easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aaron Yonic.
Fernando Yonic blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Fernando Yonic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aaron Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Aaron Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aaron Yonic gets caught flat footed, as Fernando Yonic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fernando Yonic gets to his feet - Aaron Yonic follows without any prompting.
Aaron Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Yonic blocks the body kick.
Fernando Yonic throws a series of punches but Aaron Yonic avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Aaron Yonic.
Fernando Yonic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aaron Yonic with the inside leg kick.
Fernando Yonic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aaron Yonic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aaron Yonic throws a sloppy head kick
and Fernando Yonic counters with an inside leg kick.
Aaron Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aaron Yonic can pounce on him.
Aaron Yonic throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando Yonic moves out of range easily.
Aaron Yonic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernando Yonic. Fernando Yonic obviously looking to wear him down.
Aaron Yonic throws a push kick but Fernando Yonic slaps the foot to one side.
Aaron Yonic throws a body punch but Fernando Yonic moves out of range.
Fernando Yonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fernando Yonic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aaron Yonic is trying to defend but Fernando Yonic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fernando Yonic throwing shots but Aaron Yonic is blocking nicely.
Fernando Yonic stalling.
Fernando Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando Yonic moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernando Yonic 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Yonic (ranked 4929 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Roland Magnier (ranked 102 p4p, 96 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yonic
vs
Magnier

190 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Magnier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic scores with a push kick.
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
enabling Magnier to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnier avoids a kick to the body.
Yonic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Magnier saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Magnier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magnier moves out of range as Yonic throws a body kick.
Yonic connects with a high kick.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antonio Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic scores with a leg kick.
Yonic looks for the body kick but Magnier saw that one coming.
Magnier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnier manages to avoid it.
Yonic thows a body kick. Magnier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magnier moves out of range of the body kick.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Yonic.
Yonic walks into a stiff left hand from Magnier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses
and Magnier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magnier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yonic throws a body punch but Magnier moves out of range.
Yonic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnier pounces like a tiger and cracks Yonic with a vicious hook! Yonic is down but not out! Magnier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roland Magnier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Yonic (ranked 4852 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Sylvain Riqueti (ranked 101 p4p, 94 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yonic
vs
Riqueti

190 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvain Riqueti!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riqueti doesn't seem bothered though.
Yonic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Riqueti counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riqueti! But no joy.
Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
Yonic throws a looping overhand right but Riqueti ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Riqueti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yonic throws a sloppy body shot

and Riqueti lands a stunning uppercut that sends Yonic to the mat!
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!
Still in half guard, Riqueti seems content to control.
Riqueti wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it.
Riqueti slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic is controlling Riqueti's trapped leg to prevent Riqueti from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riqueti content to control rather than advance.
Riqueti is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yonic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yonic being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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.
Riqueti avoids the head kick by Yonic.
Yonic thumps Riqueti with a low kick.
Yonic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riqueti to score with a decent uppercut.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic lands with a kick to the temple. Riqueti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riqueti avoids the head kick by Yonic.
Yonic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riqueti counters with a nice uppercut.

Riqueti cracks Yonic with an uppercut from hell and Yonic crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Riqueti's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Riqueti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yonic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Riqueti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riqueti stops Yonic from standing up.
Riqueti looking to pass the guard.
Riqueti trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Riqueti tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riqueti catches Yonic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Yonic misses.
Riqueti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riqueti ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Riqueti is out of range.
Riqueti feints the counter takedown.
Yonic tries to move into range but Riqueti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yonic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riqueti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riqueti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yonic can pounce on him.
Riqueti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yonic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yonic is looking to land body kicks.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvain Riqueti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yonic digs a good hook to Riqueti's body.

Riqueti steps into range and cracks Yonic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Yonic flops backwards and Riqueti dives into his guard looking to finish!

Yonic is rocked!
Yonic seems keen to control Riqueti's posture.
Oh Yonic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riqueti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yonic dives on top into guard.

Yonic seems to have got his legs back now.
Riqueti wants to improve his position but instead Yonic has moved into half guard.
Yonic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riqueti wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Riqueti trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Riqueti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riqueti trying to control here.
Riqueti manages to get to full guard.

Riqueti working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Riqueti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riqueti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonic tries a head kick but it misses.
Yonic throws a lazy body kick
and Riqueti counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yonic.
Yonic throws a body punch but Riqueti moves out of range.

Riqueti dives in and scores a takedown into Yonic's guard.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Yonic is trying to control the position but Riqueti postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riqueti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riqueti is one step ahead there.
Riqueti trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvain Riqueti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Yonic finds it's way through Riqueti's defenses.
Yonic scores with a shot to the body.
Yonic misses with a head kick.
Riqueti blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Riqueti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Riqueti is just out of range.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riqueti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riqueti lands with a right hand.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.

Riqueti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yonic sprawls well initially but Riqueti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Riqueti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yonic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riqueti wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riqueti passes to full mount!
Yonic wants to hold on but Riqueti pushes him away.
Riqueti controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riqueti looking to control but Yonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yonic tries to hold on but Riqueti postures up.
Yonic is looking to get to half guard.
Riqueti wants to control but instead Yonic manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riqueti content to control rather than advance.
Yonic wants to control but Riqueti is keeping busy.
Chad Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylvain Riqueti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riqueti slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic throws a leg kick
and Riqueti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yonic throws a head kick but Riqueti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Riqueti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yonic misses with a low kick.
Riqueti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riqueti blocks the body kick.
Riqueti connects with a nice looking jab.
Yonic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Riqueti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Riqueti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riqueti moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic throws a lazy head kick
and Riqueti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yonic misses with a straight right.
Yonic throws a leg kick
and Riqueti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvain Riqueti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riqueti 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvain Riqueti!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

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