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Event:
YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Yonic.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnier was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnier throwing a counter right hand but Yonic manages to avoid it.
Magnier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Magnier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yonic pushes Magnier off but Magnier dives into side control.
Yonic is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic regains half guard.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnier trying to control the pace.
Magnier tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magnier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yonic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Magnier seems content to control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magnier is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yonic takes a swing at Magnier's ribcage but misses.
Luca Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic misses with a body kick.
Magnier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Magnier counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Yonic gets caught napping as Magnier dives in and scores a takedown. Yonic manages to retain guard.
Magnier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magnier sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Magnier'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.
Magnier postures up.
Magnier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magnier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonic for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses
and Magnier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magnier misses with a hook.
Yonic tries a quick counter leg kick but Magnier is wise to it.
Magnier lands with a straight right. Yonic didn't see that one coming.
Yonic swings for the body but Magnier moves out of range.
#TD#
Magnier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yonic is trying to work for a sweep but Magnier has mounted him!
Magnier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magnier prevents Yonic from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Magnier dominated that round.
That's time! Magnier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magnier checks the leg kick.
Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magnier rather than just go for the knockout.
Yonic lands a head kick!
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Magnier.
Magnier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Magnier avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yonic throws a head kick but Magnier moves out of range.
Magnier misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Magnier misses its intended target.
Magnier slips a jab and a cross from Yonic.
Yonic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magnier checks a low kick from Yonic.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnier misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yonic blocks a jab.#TD#
Magnier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnier tries to move to full mount but Yonic actually manages to regain half guard.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Magnier has control of the leg.
Magnier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
Yonic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magnier has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yonic is looking to improve his position but Magnier isn't that keen on the idea.
Roland Magnier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magnier content just to control the position here.
Yonic is just holding on here. Magnier manages to take his back.
Magnier really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yonic.#T3#
Magnier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yonic is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magnier has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roland Magnier will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magnier throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Yonic connects with a body shot.
Yonic misses with a leg kick
and Magnier counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magnier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnier. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yonic enables Magnier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yonic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic wants to sweep here but Magnier controlling him for the moment.
Magnier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Magnier passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magnier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magnier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yonic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic takes a swing at Magnier's ribcage but misses.
Magnier misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Yonic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnier throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic looks for the body kick but Magnier saw that one coming.
Magnier throws a good cross that connects.
Yonic connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Magnier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luca Yonic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnier moves away.
Magnier misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Yonic misses
and Magnier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yonic thinking.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnier tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yonic thinking.
A head kick from Yonic lands but Magnier takes it in his stride.
Yonic ducks right into an uppercut from Magnier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yonic.
Yonic throws a leg kick but Magnier checks it.
Yonic misses with a kick to the body.
Yonic lands the left hand.#TD#
Magnier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magnier showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Magnier 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.
#T3#
Luca Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnier wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnier is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.
Magnier wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Magnier is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roland Magnier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Magnier! |
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Event:
YTC Test 1
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic delivers a nice body kick.
Yonic with the inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Yonic
and Rong counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic dips to his left and cracks Rong with an uppercut!
Yonic throws out a leg kick but Rong moves out of range and Yonic only half commits.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Rong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Rong saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Rong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rong throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range.
Rong throws a shot to the body.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rong moves away.
Yonic scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rong.
Rong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yonic.
Yonic throws a head kick but Rong moves out of range.
#T1##TD#
Rong scores with a takedown into Yonic's guard.
Rong stays in close to Yonic's body and controls the position.
Rong is looking to pass into half guard but Yonic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yonic is in guard.#REVB#
Yonic stands and throws Rong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Rong tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Rong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Rong tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Rong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rong pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yonic preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rong on the side of the head.
Rong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Yonic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Rong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yonic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rong trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic wants to hit a sweep here but Rong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yonic there!
Yonic is squirming around, avoiding Rong's attempts to control the action. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Rong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yonic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yonic!
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rong keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Rong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Yonic wants to get up but he can't break Rong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yonic has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rong can't do much from the bottom here.
Rong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rong is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yonic trying to control the action but Rong is working from the bottom.
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rong will feel that in the morning.
Yonic scores with a body shot.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yonic throws a sloppy head kick
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Luca Yonic has been cut.
Yonic with a jab.
Yonic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rong throwing a counter right hand but Yonic manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Yonic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yonic takes one to the chin there.
Yonic connects with a single shot there.
Yonic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yonic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rong misses with a looping right.
Yonic throws a series of punches but Rong moves out of range.
Yonic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic scores with a shot to the body.
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luca Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Rong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic misses with a body kick. #TD#
Rong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yonic wants to control but Rong is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rong is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rong in particular looking to stall.
Rong wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it.
Rong passes to full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yonic is on top in guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.#T3#
Rong wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Yonic passes Rong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luca Yonic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yonic wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Rong uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Rong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVR##T4#
Rong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rong looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lu Rong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rong won't allow Yonic to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Rong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Yonic! |
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