PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 1161 p4p, 154 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 3191 p4p, 328 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Lydon enters the cage!

Yonic
vs
Lydon

172 cm
32
185 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

183 cm
26
203 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Lydon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yonic.
Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lydon can pounce on him.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Lydon's head but Lydon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lydon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yonic's head.

It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon swinging wildly here.
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lydon.
A shot to the liver by Yonic. Beautiful body shot.
Yonic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic lands with a straight right. Lydon didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lydon. That's going to slow Yonic down.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lydon was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Lydon connects with a high kick.
Yonic lunges at Lydon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lydon's hand.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Lydon moves away and avoids it.
Yonic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lydon.
Lydon tries to clinch there but Yonic circles away.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yonic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Lydon misses.
Lydon swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Lydon swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Lydon misses with a kick to the body
and Yonic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
A swing and a miss from Yonic.
Lydon throws a push kick but Yonic slaps the foot to one side.
Yonic lands the left hand.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Lydon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yonic defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
Lydon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lydon connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Lydon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Lydon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon throws a combination that misses
and Yonic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon misses with a right hand
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lydon is just out of range.
Yonic backing away here, and Lydon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Yonic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Yonic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lydon pushes Yonic off and gets back to his feet.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Yonic throwing a counter right hand but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yonic's hands.
Lydon digs a good body shot into Yonic's ribs.
Lydon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yonic.
Yonic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yonic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lydon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yonic rather than just go for the knockout.
Yonic takes a swing at Lydon's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Lydon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yonic with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lydon.
Lydon scores with a spinning back kick!
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
Lydon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Lydon. That snapped Yonic's head back.

Lydon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yonic, pushing him back against the cage.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Lydon fails to land with a series of punches.
Yonic lands a jab to the nose.
Yonic fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lydon moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Yonic.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Lydon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a right and a left that both miss.

Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yonic works over Lydon with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lydon wants to stand and escape but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yonic stays in close to Lydon's body and controls the position.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lydon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lydon scrambles back to his feet.
Yonic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lydon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lydon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Lydon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Lydon throws a head kick that Yonic semi-blocks.
Lydon defending well as Yonic loads up on a big left hand.
Johnny Lydon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Lydon saw that one coming.
Lydon throws a body kick that misses.
Yonic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Lydon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Lydon walks into a left hand.
Lydon defending well as Yonic loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Lydon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lydon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Yonic.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Lydon misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lydon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lydon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lydon scores with a leg kick.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yonic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lydon.
Lydon doesn't manage to clinch there - Yonic circles away.
Boss Yonic is winning the standup battle so far.
Yonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lydon throws a leg kick
and Yonic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lydon throws a nice looking combination but Yonic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lydon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonic jabs at Lydon's body.
Yonic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic's corner calls for a 1-2. Yonic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Lydon's shoulder, as Lydon tries to avoid the shot.
Lydon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Yonic lands a head shot.
Lydon scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lydon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Yonic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lydon.
Lydon tries to land a front kick but Yonic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yonic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lydon tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it.
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.

Yonic feints and as Lydon raises his hands in defense, Yonic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lydon has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lydon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Lydon keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lydon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lydon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is pushing down on Lydon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lydon is fighting to maintain full guard but Yonic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yonic winds up and cracks Lydon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yonic slows the pace down in half guard.
Yonic winds up and cracks Lydon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lydon wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lydon keeps working.
Yonic slows the pace down in half guard.
Yonic is keen to just control but Lydon is a slippery customer.
Yonic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lydon's head.
Lydon has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Lydon.
Yonic digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lydon looks to land a combination. Yonic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yonic scores with a body shot.
Lydon throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon throws a solid leg kick but Yonic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lydon.
Yonic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Yonic looking to score a takedown here. Lydon is defending well but Yonic drives through and ends up in Lydon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic pushing down on Lydon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yonic is keen to just control but Lydon is a slippery customer.
Lydon has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lydon can do to turn this around?
Lydon is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Lydon won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lydon is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yonic throwing shots but Lydon is blocking nicely.
Lydon is looking to escape.
Yonic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lydon pushes Yonic off looking to stand but Yonic dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lydon pushes Yonic off looking to stand but Yonic dives back in and keeps control.
Lydon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lydon taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Lydon is looking to escape.
Yonic content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lydon taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic is keen to just control but Lydon is a slippery customer.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lydon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is pressing down on Lydon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lydon is holding on for now.
Lydon wants to get back to his feet.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Lydon's temple.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yonic stops Lydon from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Lydon tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yonic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lydon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lydon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yonic working Lydon over with strikes.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lydon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yonic prevents Lydon from standing back up.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Lydon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic misses with a head shot. Lydon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boss Yonic thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).