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Event:
W11 E1
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Blacktoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Yonic, which made it look bad. Blacktoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Blacktoe drives through with a takedown into Yonic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Yonic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Blacktoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Blacktoe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yonic to see if he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Blacktoe working the ground and pound.#ROC#Yonic is rocked! Yonic looks winded! Blacktoe lands a huge shot from side control! Yonic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sinun Blacktoe! A relieved looking Sinun Blacktoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Dominick Yonic was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, this all could have gone a lot worse.'. |
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Event:
W10 E2
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Kebab wants to slow Yonic down by chopping away at his legs. Yonic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yonic blocks a jab. Kebab thumps Yonic with a low kick. Yonic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kebab lands a jab to the head.
Yonic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kebab. Kebab lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Yonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kebab connects with a nice looking jab.
Kebab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yonic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice jab there from Kebab. Kebab throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Joey Kebab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kebab is looking to slow Yonic down with leg kicks. #T1# Kebab lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kebab digs a good body shot into Yonic's ribs. Kebab misses with a shot to the body and Yonic counters with a stiff right hand. Kebab has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kebab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yonic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kebab moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kebab misses with a low kick.
Kebab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kebab misses with a low kick. Yonic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kebab avoids the head kick by Yonic.
Yonic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kebab fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kebab lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kebab. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kebab throws a right hand that misses
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kebab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet. Kebab looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range. Kebab misses with a body kick. Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kebab scores with a nice body kick.
Yonic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kebab turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yonic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kebab. Kebab scores with a jab to the body. Kebab throws out a loose jab but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it. Kebab is looking to slow Yonic down with leg kicks. #T3# Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kebab. Kebab looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range. Kebab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yonic. Yonic moves into range and connects with a jab. Yonic tries a head kick but it misses.
Yonic walks into a straight right hand from Kebab. Kebab scores with a jab to the jaw. Yonic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kebab fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kebab tries a head kick but it misses.
Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kebab can pounce on him.
Kebab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kebab appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Yonic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yonic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Kebab tenderised Yonic's leg. Yonic is trying to keep his angry face on. Kebab looks to land a body kick but Yonic moved away. A little feinted left hand from Yonic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kebab takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kebab misses with an uppercut
and Yonic counters with a straight right hand. Kebab scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kebab scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Kebab counters with an inside leg kick. Yonic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yonic misses with a looping right. A nice leg kick from Kebab, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kebab is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yonic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kebab dominated that 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.#R2# Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kebab moves away. Yonic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kebab in his tracks. Kebab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Kebab is rocked! Kebab throws a quick inside leg kick. Yonic moves away from the strike by Kebab. Kebab lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kebab has been the more effective fighter overall so far. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kebab crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yonic - the referee stops the clock and Kebab gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yonic. Kebab manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kebab as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kebab scores with a jab to the body. Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kebab throws a leg kick and Yonic counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yonic slips under a jab.#T1# Kebab tries to land a front kick but Yonic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yonic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kebab misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - Kebab throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yonic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kebab is still on wobbly legs! Can Yonic finish him? Yonic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kebab at a distance.
Kebab seems to have recovered his senses. Joey Kebab seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kebab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A good leg kick by Kebab. Kebab misses with an uppercut
and Yonic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kebab really felt that one! Kebab fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yonic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kebab throws a leg kick and Yonic counters with a good, hard body kick but Kebab shrugs it off. Kebab is breathing heavily. Kebab scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yonic staying out of range there. Yonic throwing a counter right hand but Kebab manages to avoid it. Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Kebab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yonic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kebab scores with a spinning back kick! Kebab fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yonic. Kebab's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yonic under the eye. Kebab thumps Yonic with a low kick. An inside leg kick lands from Kebab. Kebab throws the left hand but Yonic avoids the punch easily. Yonic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Yonic throws out a leg kick but Kebab moves out of range and Yonic only half commits. Kebab throws a counter combo. Kebab throws a nice outside leg kick. Kebab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yonic can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Kebab blocks the leg kick.
Kebab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice straight punches there by Kebab. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kebab.#T3# Kebab motions for Yonic to come forward. Kebab throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kebab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yonic doesn't seem bothered though. Jab from Kebab. Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kebab throws a hook but Yonic blocks it. Kebab misses with the body kick and Yonic counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Kebab. Kebab throws out a counter right but Yonic avoids it with no problem. Yonic misses with a straight left. Kebab throws a wild body kick that Yonic sees coming a mile off. Yonic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kebab fakes the leg kick and cracks Yonic in the body. Kebab connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yonic misses with a kick to the body.
Yonic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4# Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kebab can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yonic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. That kick from Kebab tenderised Yonic's leg. Yonic is trying to keep his angry face on. Yonic on the wrong end of a nice jab. 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! Kebab connects with a leg kick. Yonic slips a straight right by Kebab. A quick step to the side and Yonic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kebab lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kebab moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Yonic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kebab. Kebab with the inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Kebab. That's going to slow Yonic down. Yonic is looking to land body kicks. Kebab lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kebab misses with a kick to the body and Yonic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kebab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Kebab counters with a thumping low kick. Yonic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kebab dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yonic. That did some damage! A chopping leg kick lands by Kebab. Kebab lands a leg kick that knocks Yonic off balance momentarily. Yonic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kebab connects with an inside leg kick. Kebab swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Yonic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kebab! Yonic lets Kebab back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yonic misses with a kick to the body.
Yonic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yonic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kebab to score with a decent uppercut. Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kebab darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Kebab throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kebab connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target. Kebab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kebab moves out of range of the strikes. Kebab thumps Yonic with a low kick. Kebab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kebab uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yonic has time to react. Kebab throws a lazy uppercut
and Yonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kebab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Yonic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kebab! Yonic lets Kebab back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kebab misses with a right hand and Yonic counters with a huge left! Kebab is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yonic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kebab from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yonic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Yonic! During a confident post fight interview, Dominick Yonic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# McKinley digs a good body shot into Yonic's ribs. McKinley scores with a sloppy right hand. Yonic should have avoided that one. McKinley scores with a decent looking hook. McKinley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKinley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. McKinley misses the shot to the body. Yonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yonic misses with a looping left. A big left from McKinley misses. McKinley misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming. Yonic throws a shot to the body.
Yonic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range. Yonic is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from McKinley misses its intended target. McKinley scores with a one two! Yonic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Moose McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yonic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# McKinley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yonic defends it nicely. McKinley scores with a hook to the body. Yonic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McKinley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yonic's head. McKinley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yonic counters with a left to the body. McKinley lands with a shot to the body. Yonic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Yonic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKinley. Yonic throwing a counter right hand but McKinley manages to avoid it.#T2# McKinley needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there. Good standup being displayed there by McKinley as he connects with a hook. McKinley misses with a straight right. McKinley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Yonic is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dominick Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moose McKinley. Yonic takes a shot right to the bread basket. McKinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yonic's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yonic takes a swing at McKinley's ribcage but misses. McKinley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A big left from Yonic misses. McKinley cracks Yonic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McKinley works Yonic's body with a nice hook.#T3# McKinley misses with a left hand and Yonic counters with a body kick that stops McKinley in his tracks momentarily. McKinley throws a shot to the body.
Yonic staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target. A jab from McKinley misses. Nice body kick there by Yonic. McKinley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. McKinley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yonic throws a good cross that connects.
McKinley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from McKinley. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# McKinley thuds a left hand into Yonic's body. Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McKinley swings widly with a right hand
and Yonic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McKinley lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McKinley lands a head shot. Dominick Yonic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McKinley misses with a combination
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McKinley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A big right from Yonic misses. Yonic scores with a kick to the body.
McKinley takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yonic connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for McKinley. 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab. A looping hook to the body misses from McKinley. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet. McKinley connects with a right hand. Yonic shakes it off. McKinley avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for McKinley. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but McKinley seems unphased.
McKinley missing with a left hand there. Yonic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McKinley scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yonic takes a swing at McKinley's ribcage but misses. #T1# McKinley connects with the punch. Yonic slips under a jab from McKinley. Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McKinley walks into a stiff left hand from Yonic. Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Yonic. Yonic thinks about countering with a head kick. Yonic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKinley. Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses. McKinley stuns Yonic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from McKinley. Yonic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# Yonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McKinley misses with a right hand and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McKinley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKinley. McKinley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab. McKinley throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it. McKinley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yonic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. McKinley connects with a nice looking jab.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target. McKinley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McKinley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yonic eats them both and turns towards McKinley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Yonic is rocked! McKinley cracks Yonic with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yonic tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McKinley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yonic is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moose McKinley! After winning the bout, Moose McKinley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
W7 E2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1# Smoke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yonic. Yonic defending well as Smoke loads up on a big left hand. Yonic takes a swing at Smoke's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Smoke clinches up against the cage. Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yonic lands a shot to the body. Smoke lands a body shot. Smoke lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Yonic scores with a nice short uppercut. Smoke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A right hook to the body lands for Smoke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Smoke.
Yonic is breathing heavily. Smoke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smoke uses good head movement to avoid it. Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smoke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yonic backwards. #T1# A hook to the body from Smoke.
Still in the clinch, Smoke scores with a nice short uppercut. Smoke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yonic or not. Smoke cracks Yonic with a nice body shot. A body shot lands from Smoke.
Smoke works on Yonic's body with a couple of short punches. Smoke digs a right hand underneath Yonic's ribcage. Yonic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Smoke digs a right hand into Yonic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yonic's gas tank. Smoke scores with a shot to the side of Yonic's head. Yonic takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Smoke.
Nice body punch from Smoke - that landed with a thud.
Smoke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yonic backwards. A nice left hand lands by Smoke.
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! Smoke lands with a right to the head. Smoke lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yonic to his knees! Smoke keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Smoke! A very excited looking Big Smoke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
W6 E1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Yonic is pressing down on Nti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. 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. Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Yonic has his foot on Nti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nti works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1# Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Nti defends it. Yonic tries to stand and escape but Nti is controlling the position. Yonic is thwarting Nti's attempts to control the position. Yonic is taking a breather. Nti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Nti won't allow Yonic to pass to mount. Nti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nti is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Yonic uses his free foot to push down on Nti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nti. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yonic trying to control but Nti is having none of it. #T3# Yonic is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Nti can't escape the position.
Yonic wants to stand but Nti is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Yonic trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yonic fails to move to back control. Nti working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Yonic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nti is now in Yonic's guard. A big mistake from Yonic there, giving up the dominant position! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Yonic dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yonic catches Nti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nti misses with a takedown attempt - Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yonic's waist but Yonic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nti off to one side. Yonic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yonic, as that shot connected.
Nti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yonic lands with a good body shot. Yonic lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.#TD# Nti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yonic napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yonic is looking to reverse the position. Yonic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Yonic is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Yonic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Nti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nti prevents Yonic from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Yonic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nti is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Nti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yonic's guard. Nti won't allow Yonic to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2# Yonic working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily.
Yonic wants to control but Nti passes easily into half guard.
Yonic is trying to maintain the position but Nti is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Yonic looking for submissions off his back. Yonic has a hand on Nti's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nti takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Nti prevents Yonic from getting the reversal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominick Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nti shoots in for a double leg but Yonic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yonic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yonic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
#TD# Nti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yonic's guard. Nti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yonic pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Yonic is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Nti'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. Nti postures up.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Nti trying to hold on to Yonic's head to control him but Yonic postures up.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Yonic trying to control from half guard but Nti is working away. Yonic stalling. #T3# Nti is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A solid body kick from Yonic. Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD# Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yonic! Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# You can see the frustration on Yonic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Yonic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nti's best efforts. Yonic is looking for a sweep. Nti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yonic is pressing down on Nti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominick Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yonic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Yonic! Dominick Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W5 E1
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1# Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Yonic's head back.
Yonic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch. Chavez with a nice cross. Humberto Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez. Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic. Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Humberto Chavez has been cut. Yonic delivers a nice body kick. Chavez looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range. And Yonic counters with a quick kick to the body but Chavez blocks it.#KD# Yonic lands a big head kick that sends Chavez tumbling to the mat! Yonic takes a step backwards and waves Chavez back to his feet - he wants the finish! This has been an exciting period of action! Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Yonic.
#T1# Yonic scores with a kick to the midsection. Chavez looks winded! Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yonic! Chavez is out on his feet! Yonic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chavez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chavez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Yonic! A very excited looking Dominick Yonic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
W4 E2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Moura tries to clinch but fails miserably and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yonic was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Moura drops back looking for a leg! Yonic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yonic manages to kick Moura off! Moura jumps back into Yonic's guard. #SUB# Moura drops back looking for a leg! Yonic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yonic manages to kick Moura off! Moura jumps back into Yonic's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moura passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura works his way into full mount! Moura avoids the attempt from Yonic to control. Yonic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Moura working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Yonic looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Moura! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aderbar Moura! |
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Event:
W2 E1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Yonic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jobber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yonic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jobber is looking to clinch but Yonic is avoiding it.
Yonic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yonic looks winded! Jobber dives in for a single leg takedown but Yonic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yonic prevents the takedown attempt.
Jobber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Yonic working aggressively here.
Jobber lands with a right to the head. Jobber lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jobber pushes Yonic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jobber is trying to pull guard but Yonic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Generic Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Yonic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jobber throws a sloppy head kick and Yonic moves out of range easily. Jobber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yonic counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Yonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jobber. Jobber misses with a takedown and Yonic counters with a nice leg kick. Yonic throws a low kick, looking for Jobber's leg but Jobber calmly moves out of range. Yonic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jobber. A little jabbing left from Yonic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jobber shoots in for a takedown but Yonic shows good takedown defense. Jobber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2# Jobber fails with the takedown. Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yonic as he jumps to the side. No luck for Jobber with that takedown attempt. Yonic keeps the fight on the outside. Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jobber lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jobber tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it. Jobber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# Yonic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jobber. Jobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic. A swing and a miss from Yonic. Jobber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic. Yonic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yonic wants it to stay on the feet. Jobber lands a two punch combo.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yonic as he jumps to the side. #T4# Jobber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jobber goes for a double leg but Yonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yonic continues to drive forward. Yonic throws out a counter right but Jobber avoids it with no problem. Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jobber uses good head movement to avoid it. Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land. Yonic lands a body punch in the clinch. Jobber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Jobber controls the action.
Yonic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jobber's efforts to push away. Yonic is trying to break free. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Yonic dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yonic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yonic as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Yonic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yonic checks a leg kick nicely. Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Jobber closes the distance and clinches. Yonic prevents Jobber from breaking the clinch. Jobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jobber blocking some punches.
#TD# Jobber pulls guard. Jobber keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass. Yonic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic is still trying to improve position. Jobber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Yonic is breathing heavily.#T1# Jobber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Jobber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jobber looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yonic tries to roll over but Jobber keeps him under control.#SUB# Jobber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yonic has managed to free his arm - good work. Jobber thows a huge punch but Yonic dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Jobber is keen to just control but Yonic is a slippery customer.#SUB# Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jobber trying to pass the guard but Yonic defending well. #T3# Jobber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Yonic is defending against the submission attempts here by Jobber.
Jobber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jobber wants to clinch. Yonic only half commits to the counter leg kick. Yonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yonic slaps away a takedown attempt from Jobber, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jobber. It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Generic Jobber dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target. Jobber shoots in for a double leg but Yonic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jobber tries to clinch up but Yonic circles away and keeps his distance. Yonic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Yonic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jobber. Yonic keeps the fight on the outside. Jobber tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it. Generic Jobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jobber scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by Jobber or perhaps it was just good defense by Yonic, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Generic Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Jobber rushes Yonic and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Jobber jumps guard but Yonic stands there with Jobber around his waist. Jobber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jobber tries to pull guard but Yonic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jobber tries to score a body lock takedown but Yonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jobber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yonic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Jobber controls the action.
Jobber is trying to pull guard but Yonic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jobber tries to break the clinch but Yonic is controlling the position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic. Jobber lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jobber is looking for a takedown. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yonic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jobber blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Yonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Yonic stuffs the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yonic! But no joy. Jobber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jobber shoots in but Yonic avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jobber fails with a takedown attempt. Jobber moves in looking to clinch but Yonic pushes him off. Yonic tries to land a front kick but Jobber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jobber.#T3# Yonic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jobber. A little jabbing left from Yonic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jobber wants to clinch.#CL# Jobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jobber's elbow. A short right from Yonic on the inside. #T4# Jobber missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jobber is defended easily by Yonic. Jobber tries to clinch up. It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jobber throws a sloppy head kick and Yonic moves out of range easily. Yonic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yonic looks to land a right hand but Jobber moved out of range. Jobber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yonic counters with a head kick. That will keep Jobber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight! Dominick Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Yonic! Dominick Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Cotroni. A big right from Cotroni misses. Cotroni throws a poor cross that misses
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cotroni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Cotroni throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it. Yonic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotroni doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2# Cotroni lands a big right hand that sends Yonic crashing to the mat! Cotroni stays standing though and waves Yonic back to his feet!#ROC2#Yonic is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cotroni fakes the body blow, causing Yonic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yonic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Cotroni! |
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