PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Yonic (ranked 25106 p4p, 6321 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 121 p4p, 200 weight class). Billy Bong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Yonic's chin.

Yonic
vs
Bong

190 cm
19
250
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
269
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic tries to clinch up.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Yonic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Yonic clinches up against the cage.
Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Yonic.
Yonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yonic as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bong as Yonic shoots in.

Yonic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yonic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic trying to control the position but instead, Bong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yonic into the cage.
Bong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yonic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong tries to break free but Yonic pushes him back against the cage.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Yonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yonic jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yonic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong is trying to force a seperation but Yonic has the dominant position.

Bong drags the fight down to the ground.

Bong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
Yonic trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Bong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yonic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Bong defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Bong is having none of it.
Bong is trying is best to control the position here.
Bong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bong is holding on to half guard well.
Yonic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bong.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong tries to counter with a clinch but Yonic shakes him off and moves away.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bong clinches with his opponent.
Yonic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Yonic throws an elbow but it misses.
Bong is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bong pulls Yonic into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking to stand up but Bong won't let him.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic wants to stand but Bong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yonic tries for a takedown but Bong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yonic misses with a head kick.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yonic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Bong.

Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yonic's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bong smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.

Bong pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.

Bong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yonic uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.

Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
Bong pulls Yonic in close to his closed guard and prevents Yonic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Bong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard.

Bong controlling from the top position.
Bong postures up.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong stopping the sweep attempt from Yonic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong cracks Yonic with a solid left hand.
Bong wants to stand and escape but instead Yonic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Yonic trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yonic is controlling him.
Bong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chad Yonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Yonic tries to clinch but Bong moves out of range.
Bong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yonic tries to clinch up but Bong circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yonic fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bong counters by moving into the clinch.
Yonic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yonic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yonic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yonic wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Bong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Bong gets double underhooks and turns Yonic into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong slows down the pace here.
Yonic is trying to force a seperation but Bong has the dominant position.
Yonic tries a body shot but Bong blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Bong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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

Bong clinches with his opponent.
Yonic jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yonic is trying to maintain a safe position but Bong gets an underhook and turns Yonic into the cage.
Bong has Yonic pressed against the cage, preventing Yonic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yonic managing to block the knees to the body from Bong.
Bong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bong drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong controlling Yonic's posture.

Bong is looking for a triangle here but Yonic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bong is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Yonic tries to stand but Bong controls the position and pulls Yonic into his guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bong can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bong is trying to stand.
It looks like Yonic is going to stand back up.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bong defending well though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bong.
Yonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bong tries to counter by closing the distance.

Bong lands a left and a right that send Yonic crashing to the mat, dazed. Bong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Chad Yonic has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bong closes the distance and pushes Yonic back into the cage.
Chad Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bong 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bong!