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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamoto Jang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yamoto Jang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nathan Young!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young dives in and scores a takedown into Jang's guard.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Young slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jang controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang has Young pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jang keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young shoots in and gets a takedown into Jang's guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Jang keeps moving.
Young looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jang is on top in guard.
Jang stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jang postures up.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jang is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang slips nicely into half guard.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jang trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Jang is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Jang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Young trying to hold on to Jang's head to control him but Jang postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to improve his position but Jang is controlling well.
Jang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jang.
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Jang.
Young keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Young wants to control but Jang passes into side.
Jang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is pushing Jang's head away, looking to escape. Jang manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young is trying to defend but Jang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young is looking to escape.
Jang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Young tries to get to full guard but Jang has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamoto Jang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young controlling the position well.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Jang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang stops Young from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Young throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jang was covering up waiting for the punch and Young finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jang keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Jang seems keen to control Young's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang 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.
Jang is trying to keep Young in close.
Young wants to pass the guard but Jang is keeping the position.
Young being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Young wants to control from the top but Jang keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Jang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jang is trying to get back to full guard.
Young seems to be working for a kimura but Jang defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control.
Young wants to stand but Jang is controlling his arm.
Young taking a break here but Jang is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Jang looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Young.
Young throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang keeps working.
Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to stand but Jang is controlling his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jang is trying to control Young's posture but Young avoids it.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang is looking for a sweep.
Young controlling the position.
Jang throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jang scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jang working the ground and pound but Young is defending the strikes.
Young is not content to let Jang control the position.
Jang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamoto Jang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Young is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jang working away.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Jang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jang is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young tries to bench press Jang off him but Jang keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Young.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Young!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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