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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 1682 p4p, 237 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 2071 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terry Bogard enters the cage!
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185 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Bogard shows good takedown defense.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yonic throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Yonic walks into a stiff left hand from Bogard.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard fakes the leg kick and cracks Yonic in the body.
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bogard sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic winds up and cracks Bogard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Bogard defending well.
Bogard is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Yonic is nestled in close to Bogard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Bogard's temple.
We've been hearing that Yonic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic prevents Bogard from standing back up.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic prevents Bogard from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Yonic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yonic landing strikes.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Bogard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bogard is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position.
Bogard is looking to reverse the position.
Yonic cracks Bogard with a big elbow.
Yonic controls the position from side control.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Bogard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yonic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yonic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bogard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic lands a few punches from side control.
Bogard is looking for a sweep.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic controlling the position.
Bogard is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
Yonic trying to control the position but Bogard is working away.
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Bogard misses
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Bogard fights it but they end up in guard.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogard has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Bogard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic is in close to Bogard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yonic cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bogard working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Bogard wants to stand up but Yonic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bogard's legs - danger averted.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic passes Bogard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Bogard defends it.
Bogard taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard trying to control from the bottom.
Yonic working over Bogard with some ground and pound. Bogard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bogard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Bogard with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yonic throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Yonic lands with a nice body punch.
Yonic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yonic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bogard was covering up waiting for the punch and Yonic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic distracts Bogard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bogard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yonic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bogard's legs - danger averted.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard wants to stand and escape but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Bogard.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Bogard keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Bogard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yonic, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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