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Event: Peak - Big Hitters     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pederson.
Pederson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Young misses.
Pederson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Pederson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Norman Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Pederson finds it's target.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pederson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Pederson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pederson looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young scores with a one two! Pederson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pederson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pederson lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
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!
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pederson takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Pederson scores with a three punch combo!
Young throws a lazy right hand but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pederson misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Pederson swings widly with a right hand
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Young throws the left hand but Pederson avoids the punch easily.
Pederson connects with a high kick.
Pederson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young avoids the head kick by Pederson.
A jab from Pederson misses.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pederson.
Pederson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws a counter combo.
Pederson tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pederson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson works over Young's head and body with a nice combination.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young staying out of range there.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pederson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Pederson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Young throws a right and a left that Pederson avoids nicely. #T2#
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Pederson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Young slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a wild combination.
Pederson scores with a jab.
Pederson throws a combination that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young looks to land a combination but Pederson avoids it well.
Pederson throws a big counter combination but Young scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pederson throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson staying out of range there.#T3#
Pederson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws a right and a left that Pederson avoids nicely.
Young misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Pederson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Young.
Pederson connects with a single shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Young.
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pederson misses with a kick to the body.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson scores with a nice body kick.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pederson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pederson lands a jab to the nose.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Pederson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Pederson cracks Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young lands with a right hand.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Pederson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Pederson throws a sloppy head kick
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Pederson.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Young connects with a jab.#TD#
Pederson drives through with a takedown into Young's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Young uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Young.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pederson tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pederson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pederson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Pederson.
Young misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pederson's head.
Pederson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pederson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Pederson misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Young keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a combination
enabling Pederson to counter with a crisp jab.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pederson.
Pederson throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pederson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pederson misses with a head kick.
Young connects with a leg kick. Pederson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pederson 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.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Pederson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young throws a leg kick #CL#
and Pederson moves into the clinch.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pederson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with some punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pederson working hard to break the clinch.
Pederson blocks a body shot from Young. #BC#
Pederson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Young.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Pederson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Pederson misses.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Pederson slips under a jab from Young.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right-left combo lands from Young.
Pederson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pederson drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Pederson misses with a head kick.
Young explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young cracks Pederson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pederson on the side of the head.
Pederson fails to land the takedown.
Pederson scores with a jab.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Pederson.
Young lunges at Pederson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pederson's hand.
Pederson digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Pederson throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pederson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pederson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young connects with a jab.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws out a counter right but Pederson avoids it with no problem.
Pederson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pederson throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Pederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pederson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pederson momentarily.
Young blocks the body kick.
Young stalks Pederson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pederson's face. Pederson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pederson lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Young walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pederson.
Pederson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pederson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pederson digs a good hook to Young's body. #T1#
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young slips under a jab.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a few strikes there.
Norman Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pederson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pederson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Pederson misses with a two punch combination.
Pederson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young clobbers Pederson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Pederson slips the punch.
As Young looks to move away, Pederson throws a big counter combo but Young just gets out of the way.
Young misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pederson. Pederson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lands the left hand.
That kick from Pederson tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pederson throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pederson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Young blocks a head kick by Pederson.
Young throws out a loose jab but Pederson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young cracks Pederson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Pederson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pederson swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Pederson cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Pederson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Young needs to keep his hands up - Pederson had a free shot at his head there.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Young.
A right-left combo lands from Young.
Pederson misses with the combination.
Pederson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Young fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pederson on the side of the head.
Young slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Pederson backing up. Pederson nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Pederson is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pederson walks into a left hand.
A jab from Young misses.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Pederson.
Young missing with a left hand there. Pederson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a hook but Pederson avoids it easily.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pederson misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young throws out a loose jab but Pederson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Pederson - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Pederson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norman Pederson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young scores with a one two! Pederson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A less than humble Ernst Young misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Peak - Round one     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
The Smiling Assassin fails with the takedown.
The Smiling Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
The Smiling Assassin feinted with a counter takedown.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Smiling Assassin tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and The Smiling Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The Smiling Assassin forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Smiling Assassin. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Young looks winded!
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
The Smiling Assassin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young blocks an elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Smiling Assassin pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short shot to the head.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Smiling Assassin as the two fighters clinch.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shoulder strike.
The Smiling Assassin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Smiling Assassin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Smiling Assassin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
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!
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
The Smiling Assassin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shot to the body.
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot.
The Smiling Assassin lands an uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by The Smiling Assassin. #T2#
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short shot to the head.
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
The Smiling Assassin presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from The Smiling Assassin - that landed with a thud.
The Smiling Assassin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
Young takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Young is rocked!
The Smiling Assassin lands with a left to the head.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can The Smiling Assassin finish him?
The Smiling Assassin lands a body punch.
The Smiling Assassin gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Young to his knees! The Smiling Assassin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve The Smiling Assassin!
Steve The Smiling Assassin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Young misses.
Beast wants to counter with a clinch but Young pushes him away.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Young looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Young.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
As Young backs off Beast throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
Young looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Beast looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beast slips under a jab.
Beast steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Young.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Young throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Young misses with a looping right.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beast takes one to the chin there.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Young finds it's way through Beast's defenses.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beast tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Young misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Young misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Young looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Beast.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Beast goes for a double leg but Young avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Young continues to drive forward.
Beast slips under a jab from Young.
Beast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Beast with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Young throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Beast with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.#T4#
Beast dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Beast unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Young pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.#CL2#
Beast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Beast breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Young gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Ernst Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Young throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Young sizes up Beast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beast in his tracks.
Young misses the jab.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beast slips under a jab.
A big left from Young misses.
Beast wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Young misses with a looping left.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Young throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Beast wants to counter with a clinch but Young pushes him away.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beast back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A cross from Young lands.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young sets himself, and Beast steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Beast counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Young! #ES#
Young throws Beast to one side and escapes!
Young misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Young misses with a straight right.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Young. #CL2#
Beast clinches up against the cage.
Beast content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast. #T4#
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Beast stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with the head strike.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Young misses with some punches.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast jumps guard but Young stands there with Beast around his waist. Beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Beast.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Young.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast slips a jab from Young.
A left lands for Young.#T1#
Young feints and then cracks Beast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beast down.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Beast both land. Nice combination.
Young with a nice cross.
Young wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Beast blocks a jab.#T2#
A big left from Young misses.
Young throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Young.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Young sets himself, and Beast steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young misses with a hook.#T3#
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruno Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Beast is looking for the big counter here.
Beast 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.
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Beast.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Beast slips under a jab.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beast moves away from the strike by Young. #T4#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beast sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Beast has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast blocking some punches.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young misses with some punches.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

In his post fight interview, Ernst Young started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Batoru FC 10     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Nah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young misses with a hook.
Nah throws an off balance right hand
and Nah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nah ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Nah does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Nah takes the fight into the clinch.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah misses with some punches.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nah.
Nah misses with some punches.
Young blocking some punches.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. #T1#
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Nah scores with a hook to the body.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young working aggressively here.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young working aggressively here.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young working aggressively here.
Young blocking some punches.
Young misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Nah working aggressively here.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah misses with the head strike.
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!
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Young. #T2#
Young lands with a left to the head.
Nah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
A short uppercut from Nah.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nah. #T3#
Nah lands a right hand.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Nah avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Nah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Nah working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Nah misses with some punches.
Young lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Young working aggressively here.
Nah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nah.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nah blocks an uppercut.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nah or not.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young misses with some punches.
Nah blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Nah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a series of punches but Nah avoids them all with ease.
Nah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Nah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nah's hands.
Nah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Nah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nah misses the target.
Nah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Nah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young looks to land a left hand but Nah moved out of range nicely.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Nah clinches up against the cage.
Young gets through Nah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young blocking some punches.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Young blocking some punches.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
A short left from Nah.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Young misses with the head strike.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah misses with some punches. #T2#
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah working aggressively here.
Young misses with some punches.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Nah.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Nah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Nah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nah. #T3#
Good body shot from Nah.
Young is breathing heavily.
Nah lands a right hand.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nah's elbow.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nah.
Nah lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nah lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nah.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nah prevents a body shot from Young.
Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. #BC#
Nah breaks the clinch.
Nah works the jab nicely.#KD#
Nah sends Young crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nah is motioning to the referee to let Young up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Nah darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Young's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nah before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah!
Our winner, Tee Nah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Jan 30, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 3899 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




182 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs



195 cm
44 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Young has managed to clinch.
Henry Jr wants a takedown.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Young pulls guard successfully.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr stays in close to Young's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young is pulling down on Henry Jr's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Young for as long as he can get away with.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Young keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (4) Young
Henry Jr tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
Henry Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (4) Young
Henry Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Young seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.

Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr controlling from the top position.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Young controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (4) Young
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Young is working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Young is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr tries to advance position but instead Young slips a leg back in to half guard.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (8) vs (4) Young
Young is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Young tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Young tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.

 

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jan 29, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 3880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 4990 p4p, 508 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Young might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye Of The Tiger. This should be a great matchup!




195 cm
44 yrs
215 lbs



188 cm
21 yrs
193 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Jabbar clinches up against the cage.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Young has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jabbar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Young (4) vs (0) Jabbar
Young controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young gets his hands free as Jabbar looks to control.
Jabbar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar trying to control but not successfully.
Jabbar controlling Young 's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeps control of the position as Jabbar tries to break free.
Jabbar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Jabbar tries to break free.
Jabbar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jabbar is positioning himself well to prevent Young advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.

Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.
Jabbar trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Well, if Young 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.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jabbar has an active guard here but Young has managed to pass into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jabbar controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Young is taking a breather. Jabbar 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.
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Young won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Jabbar has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young postures up.

Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Young doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Young manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.

Jabbar has an active guard here but Young has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (7) vs (0) Jabbar

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.

Jabbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (10) vs (0) Jabbar
Jabbar manages to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young trying to control the pace.
Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling from the top position.
Jabbar wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jabbar there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (13) vs (0) Jabbar
Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabbar controlling the position for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Young is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
Young trying to control the pace.

Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.

Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Young is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Jabbar wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Ernst Young was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Jan 21, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 3744 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pork Destroyer (ranked 3035 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. On his way into the cage it seems that Ernst Young has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ernst Young seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?




195 cm
44 yrs
215 lbs



189 cm
29 yrs
217 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pork Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Young has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.

Young pulls Destroyer into guard.
Destroyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Destroyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is adopting a defensive guard.
Destroyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young pulls Destroyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Destroyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer controlling from the top position.
Destroyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Destroyer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young is pulling down on Destroyer's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Young managing to control the position.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer content to stall in guard here.
Destroyer is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (4) vs (0) Destroyer
Destroyer wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Destroyer is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Destroyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Destroyer is controlling an arm, preventing Young from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Destroyer is controlling an arm, preventing Young from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Young avoids the attempt from Destroyer to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the pace for now.

Young swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destroyer is now in Young's guard. A big mistake from Young there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (4) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is stalling in the full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Destroyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Destroyer is controlling the pace.
Young tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Young'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.
Destroyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Ernst Young was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Herman Merman (ranked 22784 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 3736 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: Eye Of The Tiger. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




185 cm
23 yrs
178 lbs



195 cm
44 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Herman Merman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Young pushes Merman up against the cage in a clinch.

Young jumps guard.
Merman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young has control of Merman's left arm, preventing Merman from doing any damage.
Merman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merman trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young pulls Merman in close to his closed guard and prevents Merman from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young pulls Merman in close to his closed guard and prevents Merman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merman is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Merman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Merman is working for a submission of some sort.
Merman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Young's thigh. Young counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Merman advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merman (3) vs (0) Young

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is staying active underneath Merman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Merman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Merman eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Young manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Merman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Young manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merman has Young in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (3) vs (2) Young
Merman 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.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (5) vs (2) Young

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merman tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young is controlling Merman's posture.
Merman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Merman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young pulls Merman in close to prevent any damage.
Young is continuing to stall.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Merman looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (5) vs (4) Young
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merman wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Merman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!

Young is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merman is trying to control but Young passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merman (5) vs (7) Young

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Young controls the position.
Merman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Merman (5) vs (9) Young

Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Young content just to control the position here.
Merman has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Merman (5) vs (12) Young
Young avoiding Merman 's attempts to control his hands.
Young controlling from the back.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control the position but Young manages to sink in the hooks.
Young slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Young is not going to allow Merman to sit and survive in this position.

Merman is trying to roll into a better position but Young has get a rear naked choke and Merman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernst Young!
Ernst Young bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Batoru FC 6     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Young throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshida stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Young looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Young throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Yoshida rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida. #BC2#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a looping right.
Yoshida wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Young 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.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young misses with a head kick. #T2#
Yoshida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young blocks a jab.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshida - that will leave a mark!
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.#T3#
Young misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Young off balance momentarily.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yoshida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Young blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshida thumps Young with a low kick.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
As Yoshida looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Yoshida just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Yoshida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Yoshida down.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Young.
Young misses the jab.
Yoshida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Young.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Young misses.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young back to the cage. Yoshida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Yoshida has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Yoshida jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young slips a jab and a cross from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yoshida duly obliges.
Young blocks the body kick. #T2#
Young misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida thumps Young with a low kick.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida lands a nice looking body shot.
Young sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Young.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
Young works the jab nicely.
Young walks into a straight right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Yoshida fakes the leg kick and cracks Young in the body.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Young throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Young throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Yoshida's head back.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Yoshida moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Young misses with a body shot.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Young down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuto Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Young 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.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with some punches.
Yoshida is working Young over against the cage.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Young throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Yoshida instigates a clinch. #T1#
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Young gets tackled into the cage by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch.
Yoshida lands a left hand. #BC2#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
As Young backs off Yoshida throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Young tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yoshida manages to circle out of the way.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Young misses.
Yoshida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.#T3#
Young throws a series of punches but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Young misses with a looping right.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks. #T4#
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Young misses with an attempted mid kick.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Yoshida.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida slips a jab from Young.
Young misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
Young's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Young throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshida 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!

Yuuto Yoshida gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 01, 2018
#R1#
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young staying out of range there.
A big right from Hero misses.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Young.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hero defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Young's head back.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young lands a nice hook to Hero's body. Hero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Hero slips a straight right by Young.
We've been informed that Hero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero scores with a decent looking hook.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Hero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Hero gets a clinch.
Hero lands a left hand.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young digs a right hand underneath Hero's ribcage. Hero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young misses with some punches.
Hero tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
A short uppercut from Young.
Hero pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Young stalks Hero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hero's face. Hero staggers backwards, shaken.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hero.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young lands a body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hero scrambles back to his feet.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Young off the cage and back into range.
Young looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hero lands the left hand.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Young
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young staying out of range there.
Young motions for Hero to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero tries to clinch
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young works Hero's body with a nice hook.
Hero thuds his shin into the meat of Young's side.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero scores with a hook.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Young throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with an outside leg kick.
Hero throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
A big left from Young misses.
Despite the aggression on Hero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Young catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Young's head back.
Nice shot by Young.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Hero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hero's head.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Hero swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Young throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Hero pushes Young away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Hero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Young slips a straight right by Hero.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Young looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Hero slips a straight right by Young.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Hero takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Hero swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero moves out of range as Young strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hero!
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Young scores with a hook.
Jab by Hero.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Hero throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young scores with a jab.
Hero connects with an inside leg kick.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hero tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Hero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Hero.#T4#
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Young misses with a straight right.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Young jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Young cracks Hero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rainbow Hero.
I think Young 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Bagov moves out of range of the strikes.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young misses the jab.
Bagov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bagov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagov closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Bagov pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Young misses with a hook.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young looks to land a right hand but Bagov moved out of range.
Young connects with a body shot.
Young punishes Bagov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.#T1#
Bagov moves out of range as Young strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bagov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young blocks a jab.
Young connects with a right hand. Bagov shakes it off.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bagov moves away from the strike by Young.
Nice defenses there by Bagov.
Bagov avoids the head kick by Young.
Bagov looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Bagov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bagov throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Bagov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Young.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Bagov misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Young avoids the body shot from Bagov.
Young looks to land a left hand but Bagov moved out of range nicely.
Bagov drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Bagov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Bagov forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Bagov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bagov blocks an uppercut.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
Bagov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagov lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Young prevents a body shot from Bagov.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bagov pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagov.
Bagov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bagov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagovs head.
Bagov working aggressively here.
Bagov taking a breather.
Bagov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Bagov controls his hands. #T4#
Bagov blocking some punches. #BC#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Young misses with an uppercut. Bagov saw that one coming.
Bagov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Bagov lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Young walks into a left hand.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young works the jab nicely.
Bagov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bagov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bagov is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Bagov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Young clobbers Bagov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagov throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Bagov misses its intended target.
Bagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Bagov staying out of range there.
Bagov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bagov lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagov throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Bagov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Bagov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagov tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bagov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Young. #T1#
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bagov fails to land.
Come on Bagov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Young working aggressively here.
Bagov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bagov lands a body shot.
Bagov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bagov misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagov.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Bagov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Young breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Young lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagov can do to turn this around?
Young missing with a left hand there. Bagov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagov misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagov misses with a right hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Bagov blocks the body kick.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Bagov moves into the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Bagov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young works on Bagov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bagov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bagov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bagov.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young is leaning against Bagov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Bagov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bagov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Bagov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Ernst Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagov takes a shot to the head.
Young lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bagov backwards. #ROC#
Bagov is rocked!#T4#
Bagov looking to slow down the pace here.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Young pushes Bagov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bagov.
A short uppercut from Bagov.
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bagov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Young regains guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Young manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young blocking some punches.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagov.
Bagov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Bagov.
Bagov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov.
Bagov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Bagov gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Bagov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagov looking for a takedown.
Bagov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagov trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Young working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagov.
Young digs a right hand underneath Bagov's ribcage. Bagov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bagov prevents a body shot from Young.
Bagov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bagov has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagov backwards.
A short right from Bagov on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Young is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bagov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Young to the mat. Young regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young wants to get back to his feet but Bagov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bagov preventing the sweep.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young misses with an uppercut. Bagov saw that one coming.
Bagov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young slips a jab from Bagov.
Bagov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bagov digs a good hook to Young's body.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Bagov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Young.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagov.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bagov misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Young tenderised Bagov's leg. Bagov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Bagov throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagov throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Bagov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Young tenderised Bagov's leg. Bagov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Young counters with a thumping low kick.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Young.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Young.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Bagov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagov stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Bagov gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Bagov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young controlling Bagov's posture.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: K-1 37 Durand vs Bobby     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to clinch.
A jab from Young misses.
Young swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Young blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the head.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A swing and a miss from Young.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young cracks a nice hook into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the body kick
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good low kick that Young was not able to check.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young misses with a body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacArthur Jnr eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
Young scores with a body shot.
Young throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Young blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young thows a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr digs a good hook to Young's body.
MacArthur Jnr moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young is looking to chop away at MacArthur Jnr's legs.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Young throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Young throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Young.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Young crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Young gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Young manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Young takes a kick to the side of the head.
Young misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Jnr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Young takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a left hand.
Young checks a leg kick.#T1#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Young throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
Young walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr dodges the punch combination from Young.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Jnr tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young misses with a double jab
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Young looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Young avoids it.
Young has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Nice body punch from Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!

A pretty intense looking Robert MacArthur Jnr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe     
Date:   Jul 04, 2018
#R1#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoru is just out of range.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamoru missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamoru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamoru moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
Young misses with a hook. Mamoru ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamoru throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young connects with a leg kick. Mamoru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mamoru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Mamoru scores with a nice right hand.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Mamoru throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young works over Mamoru's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Mamoru clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
Mamoru lands a shot to the body.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Mamoru pushes Young back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T3#
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Young seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mamoru can turn it around.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamoru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamoru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young blocking some punches.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Mamoru.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru lands with a short shot to the head.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Mamoru avoids it by throwing Young back against the ropes.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru lands a nice shot to the body.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mamoru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Mamoru keeps him there for the moment.
Mamoru throws a head punch that misses.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T5#
Young takes a shot to the head.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Mamoru pushes Young back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with some punches.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T6#
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mamoru.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Mamoru avoids it by throwing Young back against the ropes.
Mamoru lands a body punch.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamoru tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamoru.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T7#
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Young working aggressively here.
Young misses with some punches.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mamoru.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young working aggressively here.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mamoru fails to land.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru.
Young misses with the head strike.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
A short right from Mamoru on the inside.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru presses Young against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mamoru scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Young misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Mamoru scores with a hook to the body.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
A hook to the body from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru 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#
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Mamoru is looking to clinch.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamoru avoided it.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoru is just out of range.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Mamoru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Mamoru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young misses with a hook. Mamoru ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Mamoru is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.#T1#
Mamoru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamoru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Mamoru settles back down.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamoru throws out the jab.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru is looking to land body kicks.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young checks a low kick from Mamoru.#T2#
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamoru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Young misses.
Young slips under a jab.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamoru connects with a jab.
Mamoru missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamoru.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamoru loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young throws out a leg kick but Mamoru moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Mamoru misses with a two punch combination.
Mamoru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Young throws a body punch but Mamoru moves out of range.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru wants to clinch.#T4#
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young sets himself, and Mamoru steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Mamoru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Mamoru.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T5#
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamoru.
Young misses with a straight left.
Mamoru blocks a leg kick.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Young.
Mamoru scores with a nice right hand.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Mamoru blocks a jab.
A big right from Young misses.
Mamoru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.#T6#
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Young.
Young misses with a left hand
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamoru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Young lands with a cross.
Mamoru lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Donk. Mamoru catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Mamoru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Young will feel that in the morning.
Mamoru 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat. #T7#
A jab from Mamoru does it's job there.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamoru checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Mamoru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Good shot there by Mamoru.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young takes a swing at Mamoru's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Young.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Mamoru's defenses.
Mamoru misses the jab.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamoru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Young has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Young and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamoru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamoru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamoru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamoru lands an overhand right.
Mamoru misses with a kick to the body. #T9#
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamoru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Mamoru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamoru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamoru there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takamura Mamoru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru with a nice cross.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamoru tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Young looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Young throws a jab when Mamoru was well out of range.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Jab by Young.
Young 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.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries to clinch up.
Mamoru cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Mamoru drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young backing away here, and Mamoru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Young misses.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamoru is able to avoid easily.
Mamoru throws a nice head kick!
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Mamoru saw it coming and moves away.
Young slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Mamoru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Young loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Mamoru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Young drops his hands momentarily and Mamoru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamoru misses with a looping right.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamoru tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Mamoru throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamoru.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Mamoru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Mamoru wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Mamoru throws an off balance right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
Mamoru slips under a jab from Young.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Mamoru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamorus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Young does no damage.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Mamoru throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamoru has time to react.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
A head kick by Mamoru misses
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamoru with a nice cross.
Young misses with a hook.
Mamoru tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Mamoru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a head shot.#T5#
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamoru.
Nice shot lands for Mamoru.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Mamoru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Mamoru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamoru wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamoru in his tracks.
Young slips under a jab.
Mamoru tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Jab by Mamoru.
Young throws a jab when Mamoru was well out of range.
Mamoru misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young tests Mamoru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Jab by Young.
Some wild striking there from Mamoru.
Young blocks a jab.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young looks to throw the jab but Mamoru is out of range.
Mamoru lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Young throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamoru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.#T8#
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
Mamoru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young with a nice cross.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamoru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws out a leg kick but Mamoru moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Young.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T9#
Young slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamoru.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamoru throws out the jab.
Mamoru moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Mamoru.
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young lands with a right hand.
A big right from Young misses.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamoru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Young's head.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamoru.

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 Ernst Young.
Well Mamoru 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamura Mamoru!

Takamura Mamoru looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I think its time for me to get a title shot what do you say London.'.

 

Event: K-1 26 Suri vs Heidegger     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Young misses with a low kick as Halo jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Halo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Halo misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Halo back to the ropes. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Young misses with a left hand
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Young's knee momentarily.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Halo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Young catches Halo right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Halo throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Halo lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Young misses.
Young walks into a jab.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Young misses.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Halo.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Halo.
Halo throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Halo
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
Young misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crown Halo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Young works the jab nicely.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Young down.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Young.
Halo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. Halo should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Halo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Halo. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with some punches.
Halo is trying to push Young away but Young has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Young misses with some punches.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Halo landing knees to the head.
Halo landing knees to the head.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
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!
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Young misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Young moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Halo.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Young avoids the head kick by Halo.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
Young misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halo slips a straight right by Young.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Young.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Young was not able to check.
Young avoids the body shot from Halo.
Young looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo feints a counter leg kick.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
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!
Young throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Halo throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Good work by Halo as he checks the leg kick.
Young looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young lands with a right hand.
Halo tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A punch combination from Halo misses.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halo doesn't seem phased though.
Young missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Halo's head back.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Young.#T1#
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Young drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Young with a nice cross.
Halo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.#T2#
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
As Young backs off Halo throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Halo.
A quick step to the side and Young tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young misses the jab.
Halo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
A leg kick checked by Young.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young had his way with Crown Halo in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halo.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halo moves away from the strike by Young.
Young 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.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halo moves away from the strike by Young.
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo misses with a low kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Young lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Halo misses with a leg kick
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
A cross from Young lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
Young connects with a jab.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Young scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Young misses with a low kick.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Young manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halo takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
A jab from Young misses.
Young throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
A big left from Young misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young throws a leg kick
and Halo counters with a nice body kick.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Young avoids the head kick by Halo. #CL2#
Halo has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Halo.
Young working aggressively here.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo pushes Young back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Young misses with the head strike.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Halo misses with a looping right.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo misses with a kick to the body
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Young. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the ropes.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Young back against the ropes.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Halo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo blocking some punches.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
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!
Young working aggressively here. #BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
Young cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Young throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halo. Young shrugs it off though.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Young throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halo tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halo swinging wildly here.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Young missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Halo slips under a jab from Young.
Young misses with a hook to the body
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Young lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young slips a straight right by Halo.
Halo staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Halo throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Young with a nice cross.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Young throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
A big left from Young misses.
Halo throws a counter combo.
Young slips under a jab from Halo.
Halo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halo scrambles back to his feet.
Halo tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the ropes and back into range.
Halo misses with a leg kick.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Jab from Young.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it.
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Halo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo slips under a jab.
Young misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Young.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands a two punch combo. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young blocks a head kick by Halo.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Young misses.
Young punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young takes one on the button.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Halo slips under a jab from Young.
Young stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Young cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.#KD2#
Halo lands a head kick that bluckles Young and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Halo no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Halo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1#
Szczęsny throws a shot to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szczęsny lands with a cross.
Young misses with a hook.
Young with a hook.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szczęsny tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Young's knee momentarily.
A big left from Young misses.
Decent striking displayed by Szczęsny there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Young looks winded!
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.#T1#
Young lands with a right hand.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny lands with a good body shot.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with head kicks.
Szczęsny is looking to wear down Young with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Szczęsny backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick. Young tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks.
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Young moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Young strikes.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young. #T2#
Young misses with a low kick.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick nicely.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Szczęsny's front leg but catches the back leg as Szczęsny tries to avoid it.
Young throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Szczęsny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the body
letting Young counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Nice defenses there by Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
A big right from Young misses.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Young cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Szczęsny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.#T1#
Young lands with a right hand.
A big left from Young misses.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny misses with a hook
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny works Young's body with a nice hook.
Young scores with the left hand. Szczęsny knows he should have avoided that one.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well. #T2#
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Young.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Young misses.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Young avoided it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczęsny is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krzysztof Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny wants to slow Young down by chopping away at his legs.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Szczęsny is wise to it.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczęsny throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Young slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Young.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young is able to avoid easily.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczęsny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Young.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Young manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Young appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Young.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szczęsny cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young misses with a looping left.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Szczęsny defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Young.
Szczęsny misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szczęsny's knee momentarily.
Young looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
You can see that Young has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Young on the side of the head.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Szczęsny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Young has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Young and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny thumps Young with a low kick.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Young.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Young is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczęsny tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Szczęsny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny lands a right hook to the body.
Young sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Young missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Young.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Szczęsnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Szczęsny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
Szczęsny connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny had his way with Ernst Young in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young is able to avoid easily.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Young misses.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Young throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Young misses.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Young throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny connects with a jab.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Young misses.
Szczęsny tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Young backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Young misses.
A shot to the body from Young misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczęsny.
Nice shot by Young.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szczęsny has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!

Krzysztof Szczęsny retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: K-1 13 Young vs Hare     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Hare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hare.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Hare counters with a nice uppercut.
Hare misses with a looping right.
Hare throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young staying out of range there.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hare looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hare.
Hare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hare misses with a body shot.
Young throws a jab when Hare was well out of range.
Hare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hare lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Hare throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Hare swinging wildly here.
Hare 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Young lunges at Hare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hare's hand.
Hare walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Hare walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Young missing with a left hand there. Hare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young jabs at Hare's body.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Hare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hare throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hare moves away.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hare throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Hare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hare connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Young loads up on a big right hand but Hare slips the punch.
Hare checks a leg kick.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws a hook but Hare avoids it easily.
Young has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Young jabs at Hare's body.
Young clobbers Hare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young misses with a looping left.
Hare raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hare misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hare misses with a wild combination.
Hare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hare checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hare feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Hare slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Young.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young throws a jab when Hare was well out of range.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hare avoids the body shot from Young.
Hare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hare! But no joy.
Hare misses with a body kick.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Hare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Hare takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.#T1#
Hare missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a hook to the side of Hare's head but Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hare, right into the meat.
Hare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Hare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hare misses with a jab to the body
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Hare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Hare misses with a double jab.
Young lands a jab to the head.
Young digs a good body shot into Hare's ribs.
Hare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Hare is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Hare misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws a body punch but Hare moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Hare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young tries to move into range but Hare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Hare.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hare can do to turn this around?
Young throws a hook to the side of Hare's head but Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Hare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young scores with a hook.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hare throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Young misses with a straight right.
Peter Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hare throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Young staying out of range there.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hare has time to react.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a hook but Hare blocks it.
Hare misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young looks to throw the jab but Hare is out of range.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young lands a head shot.
Young misses with a straight right.
Hare is looking for the big counter here.
Young cracks Hare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Hare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young thuds his right hand into Hare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hare moves away.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hare in his tracks.
Young lands a head shot.
Hare throws a hook but Young blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young walks into a left hand.
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Hare has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Hare lands a front kick to the face, that drops Young to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hare misses with a hook
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Hare tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Hare checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Hare misses.
Hare thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Dynasty 35     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sharp checks it well.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sharp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Young connects with the punch.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Young backing away here, and Sharp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Young misses with a hook.
Sharp throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Sharp misses with a leg kick.
Sharp takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Sharp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sharp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Sharp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.#T1#
Young lands with a cross.
Sharp thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young throws a front kick aimed at Sharp's knee but Sharp avoids it well.
Young throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young scores with a hook.
Young slips a jab from Sharp.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
Young avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Young misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Young misses with a body shot.
Sharp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Young moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Young throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Young looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharp throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young misses the jab.
Sharp blocks a low kick nicely.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharp is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Young digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Young wants to slow Sharp down by chopping away at his legs.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Sharp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Young.
Young scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sharp.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Young throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharp throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Young misses with a straight right.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sharp. That one must have hurt.
Young throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Sharp is looking to land body kicks.
Sharp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young moves out of range as Sharp throws a body kick.
Sharp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Young lands with a right hand.
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young thumps Sharp with a low kick.
Sharp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharp scoring well with a low kick there.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharp's calf.
Young throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Young misses with a body punch
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Sharp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Young throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Sharp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Young slips under a jab from Sharp.
Sharp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharp scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sharp.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharp has time to react.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Sharp. #T1#
Young misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a body kick.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Sharp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharp misses with a kick to the body.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Young misses with a straight left.
Sharp misses with a leg kick.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Sharp tries a quick counter leg kick but Young is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Sharp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Young is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharp's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp tries to work over Young's front leg with a kick but Young checks it.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Sharp slams his shin into Young's torso.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sharp takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Sharp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Young throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp scoring well with a low kick there.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Sharp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Young misses.
Sharp walks into a jab.
A big right from Young misses.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young with a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young thows a leg kick but Sharp checks it
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharp.
Young missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Sharp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
A cross from Young lands.
Young slips under a jab from Sharp.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Young looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Young backs off Sharp throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharp throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Young slips a jab from Sharp.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
A combination from Sharp does no damage.
Young throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharp. That's going to slow Young down.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
A big right from Sharp misses.
Jab from Young.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Young misses the jab.
Young misses with a hook to the body
and Sharp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young connects with a body shot.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Sharp connects with a right hand. Young shakes it off.
Young motions for Sharp to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp misses with a kick to the body.
Young connects with the punch.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharp swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sharp's knee momentarily.
Young throws a leg kick but Sharp checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young lands with a straight right. Sharp didn't see that one coming.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Young swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
Young throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharp to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Young's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ernst Young, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Victor Sharp spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: Dynasty FIght Night 28     
Date:   Feb 07, 2018
#R1#
Creed slips under a jab from Young.
Young throws the left hand but Creed avoids the punch easily.
Young misses with a body shot.
As Young tries to get set, Creed tries to push him back and clinch up but Young manages to avoid the attempt.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Creed tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creed counters with a low kick, right behind Young 's knee.
Young has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Creed misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Young misses with a hook.
Creed slips under a jab from Young.
Young misses with a right hand
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Creed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Young defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young jabs Creed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed needs to keep his hands up - Young had a free shot at his head there.
Young lands a jab.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young misses the jab.#T2#
Creed throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Young misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creed.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Creed down.
Young misses with a body shot
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed scores with a kick to the body.
Young thows a leg kick but Creed checks it
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Creed swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young throws a hook but Creed blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
Creed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
A low kick from Creed misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young misses with a hook.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creed moves out of range as Young strikes.
Creed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Creed.
Creed throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Young looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Creed throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Creed checks a leg kick.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Creed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
It appears Creed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Creed swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Creed.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Creed tries to counter by clinching up but Young breaks away and moves out of range.
Creed throws a leg kick that misses.
Young thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Young scores with a hook.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Nice shot by Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed wants to clinch.
Young is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Creed with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Young misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Young.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Creed lands a jab.
Creed slips under a jab from Young.
Young lands with a cross.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young misses with a body shot.
Creed fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Creed misses.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Young throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creed moves away from the strike by Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Creed throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Creed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Creed drives through and clinches with Young against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
A short left from Creed.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Come on Creed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Young working aggressively here.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Creed back against the ropes.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands. #BC#
Creed manages to break the clinch.
Young throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Creed blocks a jab.
Young works the jab nicely.
Young moves out of range as Creed throws a body kick.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Creed.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Young throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Creed moves into the clinch.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed blocks a body shot from Young.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Creed has his back to the ropes.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. #T1#
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Creed moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Young misses with a hook to the body
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young misses with a body shot
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Creed's defenses.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Creed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Young takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creed staying out of range there.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Young throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed cracks Young with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Apollo Creed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Donk. Young catches Creed right on the button with a cross.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick there by Creed.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Creed is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Creed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Creed.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Creed.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##BC#
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
A jab from Young misses.
Creed is looking to counter punch.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Creed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Creed clinches with his opponent.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed misses with a body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young lands an uppercut.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed trying to stall but Young improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 25     
Date:   Jan 17, 2018
#R1#
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Young is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny 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.
Young is looking to chop away at Szczęsny's legs.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Young down.
Szczęsny takes a jab right on the kisser.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young jabs Szczęsny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szczęsny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szczęsny.#T1#
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Young connects with a jab.
Jab by Young.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young is able to avoid easily.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Young misses the jab.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szczęsny thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Szczęsny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szczęsny's calf.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
Szczęsny misses with the combination.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a body kick that stops Young in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Young catches Szczęsny right on the button with a cross.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
A leg kick checked by Young.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny lands an overhand right.
Young throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Young catches Szczęsny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Young.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Young.
Young cracks Szczęsny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Young shrugs it off though.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Szczęsny throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Young with a jab.
Young staying out of range there.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Young takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Krzysztof Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczęsny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Szczęsny's hands.
Young connects with the punch.
Szczęsny needs to keep his hands up - Young had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny's coach down at Mr.Js crib was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Szczęsny's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young staying out of range there.
Young misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Young blocks it.#T1#
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
Szczęsny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny is looking to land body kicks.
Szczęsny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Szczęsny slips a jab from Young.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Szczęsny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Szczęsny.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Krzysztof Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 23     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Young takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayweather!
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Young has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Young catches Mayweather right on the button with a cross.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayweather counters with a good, hard body kick but Young shrugs it off.
Young slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Mayweather misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Young lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayweather moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young cracks a nice hook into Mayweather's ribs.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayweather explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayweather with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a looping left.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayweather lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mayweather scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
A jab from Young misses. #T2#
Mayweather misses with a hook.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Young misses.
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Mayweather's shoulder, as Mayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young slips under a jab from Mayweather.
Young throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayweather.
Mayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mayweather looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mayweather wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young slips under a jab.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Mayweather will probably get the nod.
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#
Good shot there by Young.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Mayweather throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Nice shot by Young.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayweather throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Mayweather seems unphased.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather thows a body kick. Young tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Young misses the jab.
Mayweather connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
Mayweather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young lands with a cross.
Mayweather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Mayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Young tests Mayweather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayweather backs up against the ropes.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Mayweather throws a leg kick that is checked
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Young misses.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mayweather cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayweather. Mayweather circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayweather takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayweather moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Mayweather staying out of range there.
Mayweather looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayweather walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Nice jab there from Mayweather. #T1#
Good shot there by Young.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather moves out of range as Young strikes.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Mayweather throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayweather in his tracks.
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayweather.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.#T2#
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!
Young misses with the combination.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Young throws out a counter right but Mayweather avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Mayweather's defenses.
Mayweather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayweather closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayweather.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather slips a jab from Young.
Mayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 19     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Mamoru takes one to the side of the head.
Mamoru walks into a jab.
Mamoru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Mamoru.
Young throws a leg kick but Mamoru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamoru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamoru works the jab nicely.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Mamoru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mamoru. Those never looked like landing.
Mamoru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamoru's coach down at Savage Dojo KT Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamoru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mamoru throws a leg kick that misses.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Despite the aggression on Mamoru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mamoru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Young misses.
Young throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru misses the shot to the body.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamoru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamoru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##CL2#
Mamoru moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
A short right from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru. #BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamoru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamoru.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young works the jab nicely.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Mamoru stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takamura Mamoru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mamoru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mamoru.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamoru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamoru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young slips under a jab.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Mamoru misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Mamoru's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamoru tries to avoid it.
Young looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young misses with a body shot.
Mamoru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Mamoru throws out a powerful jab.
Young is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mamoru.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamoru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamoru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mamoru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamoru swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamoru doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Mamoru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Mamoru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Mamoru.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Mamoru blocks the low kick.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Young stuns Mamoru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Mamoru walks into a jab.
Mamoru connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamoru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Mamoru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Mamoru moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru pushes Young away with a front kick.
Mamoru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Young.
Crunch! Mamoru slams his shin into Young's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Young scores with a jab.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Young misses with a straight right.
Mamoru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamoru blocks a jab.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamoru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamoru lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamoru.
Young misses with a looping right.
Mamoru throws a counter combo.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Mamoru misses.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young connects with a leg kick. Mamoru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Mamoru slips under a jab.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Mamoru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Mamoru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamoru is out of range and Young settles back down.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young cracks Mamoru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A very excited looking Ernst Young 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.
Takamura Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'you win or you learn.'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 16     
Date:   Nov 15, 2017
#R1#
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West takes one to the side of the head.
West misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young under the eye.
West tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
West misses with a body shot.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
West misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from West.
West catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West avoids the body shot from Young.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carson West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Young tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young slips a jab and a cross from West.
Young moves away from the strike by West.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young throws out a counter right but West avoids it with no problem.
West slips a straight right by Young.
Young slips under a jab.
West connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Young throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
West tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by West.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
West cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West connects with a jab.
Young throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Young staying out of range there.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Young loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Carson West is winning the standup battle so far.
West throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young misses the jab.
West jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West connects with a single shot there.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West takes one to the side of the head.
Young staying out of range there.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Young on the side of the head.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
West lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
West feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
West misses with a looping left.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
West works the jab nicely.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Nice jab there from West.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
West is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
West listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Young blocks a leg kick.
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carson West will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from West misses.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
West blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from West.
Young throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
A shot to the liver by Young. Beautiful body shot.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young misses with a looping right.
West looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
West blocks a jab.
Young tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Young slips under a jab.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West misses with a low kick.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Young takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
West throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West 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.
West misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
West ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Young moves out of range as West strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
Young throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
As Young tries to get set, West tries to push him back and clinch up but Young manages to avoid the attempt.
Young takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Young moves away from the strike by West. #T2#
West misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
West throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. West catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
A head kick misses from West.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
West loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst Young.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson West!

 

Event: GAMT 75: Young v Berkman     
Date:   Oct 16, 2017
#R1#
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkman avoids the body shot from Young.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Berkman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berkman lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Berkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young tests Berkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berkman avoids the body shot from Young.
Berkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berkman throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berkman's head.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Berkman.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Berkman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkman throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young misses with a shot to the body
and Berkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Berkman feints a counter leg kick.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Berkman throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young staying out of range there.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Berkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Berkman blocks a jab.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkman.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young cracks Berkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young misses with a low kick.
Berkman wants to counter with a clinch but Young pushes him away.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkman connects with a body shot.
Berkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berkman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berkman slips a straight right by Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Young misses with a looping right.
Berkman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Berkman moves away and avoids it.
Berkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young throws a leg kick
and Berkman counters with a nice body kick.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkman.
Berkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Young throws the left hand but Berkman avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young slips a jab from Berkman.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berkman moves out of range as Young strikes.
Berkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkman blocks a jab.
Young connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Young misses with a body punch
and Berkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Berkman counters with a nice body shot.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
Berkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berkman lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Berkman misses with a hook
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Berkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Berkman avoided it.
Berkman cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick from Berkman.
Berkman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berkman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young with a hook.#T2#
Berkman throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
Berkman tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young avoids the body shot from Berkman.
Young digs a good hook to Berkman's body. #CL2#
Berkman has Young up against the ropes in a clinch.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berkman has him pressed against the ropes.
Young blocks a body shot from Berkman.
Berkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berkman blocks a body shot from Young.
Berkman lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Berkman digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Berkman throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Berkman misses.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Berkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkman misses with a low kick.
Berkman thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young lands a jab to the head.
Berkman wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Berkman swings widly with a right hand
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berkman throws a hook but Young blocks it.#T1#
Young takes one to the chin there.
Berkman blocks a leg kick.
Berkman lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
No joy there for Berkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berkman moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws the left hand but Berkman avoids the punch easily.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berkman throws out the jab.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berkman lands with a nice body kick.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Berkman's shoulder, as Berkman tries to avoid the shot.
Berkman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berkman.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Berkman unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berkman.
Berkman throws a head kick that Young semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berkman. That did some damage!
Berkman checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Berkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Berkman throws a chopping leg kick but Young manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berkman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkman. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Berkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young swings for the body but Berkman moves out of range.
A nice side step and Berkman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berkman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berkman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berkman looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Young throws a hook but Berkman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Berkman moves away and avoids it.
Berkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alexander Berkman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Berkman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berkman.
Berkman misses with a body punch
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Young slips a straight right by Berkman.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Berkman throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Berkman throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Berkman slips the punch.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berkman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman avoids the body shot from Young.
Young misses with a body punch
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Young throws out a loose jab but Berkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkman takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Young misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Berkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young lands with an overhand left.
Berkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young misses with a hook.
Berkman misses with a body shot.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Berkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berkman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berkman works Young's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Berkman throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Berkman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman throws a big shot that misses.
Berkman wants to land a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Berkman misses the target.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berkman. Berkman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young cracks Berkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Berkman ducks down to avoid it.
Berkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Berkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berkman missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young had his way with Alexander Berkman in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Berkman throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Berkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Berkman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berkman checks a low kick from Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berkman! But no joy.
Berkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Berkman ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Berkman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berkman throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berkman.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Berkman ducks under a wild hook from Young.
No joy there for Berkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Young is looking to chop away at Berkman's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman blocks a leg kick.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berkman tries to land a leg kick but Young saw it coming and moves away.
Berkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Berkman ducks under a wild hook from Young.#T1#
Berkman thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Berkman checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Berkman pushes Young up against the ropes in a clinch.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman.
Berkman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berkman scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short left from Berkman.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkman working aggressively here.
Berkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berkman.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.#T2#
Berkman lands a left hand.
Berkman lands with a left to the head.
Berkman tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Berkman back against the ropes.
Alexander Berkman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young avoiding damage as Berkman throws knees to the body.
Berkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Berkman landing knees to the body.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Berkman blocks an uppercut.
Berkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkman obliges.
Berkman digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Berkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
A short right from Berkman on the inside.
Berkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berkman prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Berkman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berkman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Berkman!

Alexander Berkman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alexander Berkman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMT 70 Heart v Taggart     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Young misses with a looping right.
Berkman tries to land a leg kick but Young saw it coming and moves away.
Berkman throws a lazy body kick
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Berkman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Berkman throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Berkman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berkman misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Berkman drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berkman misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Berkman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berkman, as that shot connected.
Berkman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berkman.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Berkman misses with a straight left.
Berkman walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young lands with a right hand.
Young connects with a right hand. Berkman shakes it off.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkman. #T1#
Berkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
Young jabs at Berkman's body.
Berkman throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young thuds his right hand into Berkman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Berkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Berkman. Those never looked like landing.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berkman scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkman is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Berkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkman slips under a jab.
Young is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Berkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Berkman tries a quick counter leg kick but Young is wise to it.
Berkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berkman throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Berkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Berkman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berkman throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Berkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkman. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young works the jab nicely.
Berkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Berkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Berkman moves away and avoids it.
Berkman tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Berkman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Berkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Berkman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berkman throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Berkman misses with a looping left.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Berkman is just out of range.
Young moves out of range as Berkman strikes.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkman.
Berkman misses with a head kick.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Berkman misses with a body shot.
Berkman defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman misses with a combination
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Berkman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Berkman tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Berkman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Young walks into a left hand.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Berkman misses with a body shot.
Berkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkman. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young scores with a one two! Berkman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Berkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berkman lands the left hand.
Young works Berkman's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young takes a swing at Berkman's ribcage but misses.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkman.
Berkman blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Jab from Young.
Berkman tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young misses with a hook
enabling Berkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Young swings for the body but Berkman moves out of range.
A big right from Young misses.
Berkman moves away from the strike by Young.
Berkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Berkman misses.
Young blocks a jab.
Berkman 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.
Berkman takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young staying out of range there.
Young jabs Berkman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berkman tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berkman's head.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkman.
Berkman throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Berkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berkman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
Berkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Berkman. #T1#
Berkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Young lands an uppercut.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch.
Berkman throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berkman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berkman throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berkman.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Berkman off the ropes and back into range.
Young punishes Berkman's body with a nice straight punch.
Young throws a jab when Berkman was well out of range.
Berkman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young misses with a hook.
Berkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young slips a straight right by Berkman.
Berkman jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berkman throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berkman.
Young cracks a nice hook into Berkman's ribs.#T2#
Young wants to slow Berkman down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Berkman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young avoids the body shot from Berkman.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berkman throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berkman throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young scores with a jab. Berkman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Berkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Young misses.
Young scores with the left hand. Berkman knows he should have avoided that one.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Berkman counter with a right hand.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkman just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ernst Young did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Berkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Berkman working aggressively here.
Berkman tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Berkman back against the ropes.
Berkman cracks Young with a nice body shot.
Berkman lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young punishes Berkman's body with a nice straight punch.
Berkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Berkman.
Young jabs Berkman right on the nose. Berkman blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Young misses with a hook
and Berkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young stalks Berkman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berkman's face. Berkman staggers backwards, shaken.
Berkman tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Berkman.
Young slips under a jab from Berkman.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkman scores with a jab to the body.
Young dodges the punch combination from Berkman.
A big left from Young misses.
Berkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berkman looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Berkman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkman blocks a jab.#T2#
Berkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berkman loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Berkman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Berkman throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Berkman throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkman counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Berkman misses.
Young thuds his right hand into Berkman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berkman misses with a two punch combination.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berkman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berkman looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Berkman throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young tries to move into range but Berkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berkman scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Berkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berkman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Berkman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Berkman off the ropes and back into range.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berkman.
A big right from Young misses.
Young looks to land a combination but Berkman avoids it well.
Berkman lands an overhand right.
Alexander Berkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkman lands a body shot.
Berkman tries to clinch
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young thows a leg kick but Berkman checks it
and Berkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Berkman checks the leg kick.
Berkman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkman misses the shot to the body.
Berkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berkman throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.#T1#
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berkman.
Berkman ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berkman to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Berkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young defending well as Berkman loads up on a big left hand.
Berkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young slips a straight right by Berkman.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berkman ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Berkman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berkman throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berkman thinking.
Berkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
Berkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Berkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berkman misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young jabs Berkman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkman throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Berkman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young digs a good hook to Berkman's body.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkman.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berkman misses with a body shot.
Berkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkman.
Berkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Berkman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Berkman manages to avoid it.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berkman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berkman tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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 Ernst Young.
I think Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ernst Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMT 64 Kang v Chan Chai     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young lands with a right hand.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young throws a low kick, looking for Brophy's leg but Brophy calmly moves out of range.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Young misses.
Young lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Young.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Brophy's head back. #CL2#
Brophy clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young tries to circle away but Brophy has him pinned against the ropes.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Young.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brophy.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young misses with a body punch.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brophy has him pressed against the ropes.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy missing with knees to the body.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Brophy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young cracks Brophy with a nice body shot.
Young gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brophy.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brophy trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brophy as the two fighters clinch.
Young is trying to break free.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Brophy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Young misses
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
Young digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Brophy ducks right into an uppercut from Young. #CL2#
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
Brophy tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the ropes.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brophy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it. #T1#
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Brophy has him pressed against the ropes.
Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Brophy.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Young.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Brophy.
Young tries to break the clinch but Brophy is controlling the position.
Brophy misses with an elbow strike.
Brophy tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Brophy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow. #BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young lands a head shot.
A left lands for Brophy.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Young throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Brophy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Brophy throws a hook but Young blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Young fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Young misses with a hook.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target. #T2#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brophy.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brophy's sensitive parts.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. Brophy should have avoided that one.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jab by Young.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young slips under a jab.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
Young misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Young lands a head shot.
Young on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Young smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brophy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Young will feel that in the morning.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young misses with a straight right.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brophy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young had his way with John Brophy in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
John Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Brophy throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Young slips a jab from Brophy.#T1#
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy swings widly with a right hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young connects with a right hand. Brophy shakes it off.
Brophy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young jabs at Brophy's body.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young lands with a nice combination. Brophy backs away looking to recover.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young stuns Brophy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young lands the left hand.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected.
Brophy defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ernst Young!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ernst Young!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ernst Young!

Ernst Young wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Ernst Young 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.

 

Event: GAMT 57 Bug v Shanks     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Themistokles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Themistokles catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young blocks a jab.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Themistokles circles away quickly and effectively.
Themistokles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Themistokles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Themistokles breaks the clinch.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Young lands with a right hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young 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.
Young avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Young scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
It looked like Themistokles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young blocks the body kick.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
Themistokles scores with a kick to the body.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target.
Young is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Themistokles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Themistokles wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Themistokles has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Themistokles tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Young with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Themistokles clinches. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
A cross from Young lands.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Themistokless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with Themistokles's head. #CL#
Themistokles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Themistokles breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Themistokles backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Themistokles gets a clinch. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Themistokles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Themistokles's head.
A short uppercut from Young. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young connects with the punch.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Themistokles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Themistokles's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Themistokles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A punch combination from Themistokles misses. #CL#
Themistokles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young. #CL#
Themistokles has Young up against the ropes in a clinch.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it. #T1#
Young connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Young.
Themistokles moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Themistokles wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a good low kick that Themistokles was not able to check.
Young looks to land a combination but Themistokles avoids it well. #CL#
Themistokles instigates a clinch.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
Young throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Themistokless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Themistokles off the ropes and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young really dominated that round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Themistokles tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Themistokles swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Themistokles scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Young.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Themistokles tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young cracks Themistokles with an open hand slap.
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Themistokles scores with a four punch combination!
Themistokles throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Themistokles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Themistokles down.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Themistokles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young lunges at Themistokles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Themistokles's hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Themistokles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a counter combo.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles misses with the combination.
A jab from Themistokles does it's job there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young dips to his left and cracks Themistokles with an uppercut!
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Themistokles throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Themistokles drives through and clinches with Young against the ropes. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young misses with a low kick.
Themistokles lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Themistokles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young scores with a hook.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Themistokles dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Themistokles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Left hook, right uppercut from Themistokles.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Themistokles takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Themistokles's head back.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Strategos Themistokles spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

 

Event: GAMT 53 Young v George     
Date:   Jun 25, 2017
#R1#
George avoids the body shot from Young.
Young cracks the inside of George's front leg.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
George misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from George.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but George is out of range and Young settles back down.
Nice shot by Young.
George lands a right hook to the body.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
George throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at George.
A big right from George misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
George thuds a left hand into Young's body.
George takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
George tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Young misses with a hook.
George was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
George scores with a kick to the body.
George throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
George lands the left hand.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young throws a low kick but George moves out of range easily.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young avoids the head kick by George.
George wants to land a leg kick but Young is out of range.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to George's calf.
George swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
George misses the shot to the body.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
George throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
George scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
George 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.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young misses with a hook.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young avoids the head kick by George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
George throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George misses with a wild body shot.
Young scores with the left hand. George knows he should have avoided that one.
George clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from George
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young avoids the body shot from George.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
George throws a leg kick that is checked
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young lands a jab to George's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
George lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George walks into a jab.#T1#
George walks into a jab.
George fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
George feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
George misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
George slips a straight right by Young.
George walks into a left hand.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
George throws a quick inside leg kick.
George lands a body shot.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
George appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
George misses with a looping right.
George looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Young throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it.
Young missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
George has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with George's head.
George misses with a looping right.
George goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
George takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young connects with the punch.
George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
George misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young misses with a low kick.
George moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young checks a low kick from George.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Young misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by George there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Young checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young checks a leg kick.
George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George slips under a jab from Young.
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from George, right into the meat.
Young throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George misses with a head kick.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young cracks a nice hook into George's ribs.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young slips a straight right by George.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young jabs at George's body.
George slips under a jab from Young.
George misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
George 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.
Young thumps George with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for George.
George scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
George tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
George tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
George swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Young tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of George 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
A low kick from George is predictable there
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
George loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from George.
George misses the jab.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ernst Young did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
A punch lands to the side of George 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Young.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Young is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
An inside leg kick from George misses.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George moves out of range as Young strikes.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
George lands with a shot to the body.
Young stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
George tries to clinch
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George works Young's body with a nice hook.
George misses the shot to the body.
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George takes one to the side of the head.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
George jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
George pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and George settles back down.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped George in his tracks.
George scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from George misses.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target. #T2#
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
George looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young sizes up George with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young misses the shot to the body.
George misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
George slips under a jab from Young.
George walks into a jab.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young had his way with Tearrius George in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
George lands an overhand right.
Tearrius George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Young misses.
George throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Young with a nice cross.
George misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a body shot.
George throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from George.
George moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
Young is looking to slow George down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a body shot.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. George doesn't seem bothered though.
Young checks a low kick from George.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
George takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
George swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George throws a leg kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young scores with a jab.
George misses the body punch
and Young counters with a nice body shot.
George takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George misses with a body shot.
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!
George doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Young ducks under a wild hook from George.
Young with a nice cross.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from George.
George misses with a hook.
George falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Young counter with a right hand.
George is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
George throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
George wants to land a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young works George's body with a nice hook.
Young throws a leg kick which misses George's front leg but catches the back leg as George tries to avoid it.
George takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
George looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Our winner, Ernst Young, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMT Venom Fight Night 3     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Young tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Young catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws a front kick aimed at Halo's knee but Halo avoids it well.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Halo's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Young throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young slips under a jab.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young slips a jab from Halo.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Young missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young misses with a straight left.
Halo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Halo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halo avoids the body shot from Young. #T1#
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Young.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
It looked like Halo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halo scores with a head kick. Young tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
Halo thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Halo checks it.#T2#
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young is able to avoid easily.
Young was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Young scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one.
Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Halo misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Halo wants to clinch.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Halo misses.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young scores with a jab. Halo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Young misses.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo moves out of range as Young strikes.
Halo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Young throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halo.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young connects with a leg kick. Halo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
That kick from Halo tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo tries to clinch
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Young throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Halo works over Young's head and body with a nice combination.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Halo backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Halo misses.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Halo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young slips under a jab.
Halo misses with a hook
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young 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!
#R3#
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo slips a straight right by Young.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Halo avoids the body shot from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Young swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Halo blocks a jab.
It looked like Halo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Young takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young scores with a jab.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Halo tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Halo is wise to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy body kick from Halo
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ernst Young just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Young clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young lands a body shot.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Halo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo misses with the combination.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Halo slips under a jab from Young.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Young lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halo.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young with a hook.
Halo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo misses with a leg kick.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young moves away from the strike by Halo.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Halo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo misses with a leg kick.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
Young misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Halo is wise to it.
Halo wants to clinch.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Halo misses its target.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Halo.
A leg kick checked by Young.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Halo wants to slow Young down by chopping away at his legs.
Halo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Young blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halo scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Halo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Halo misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young blocks a head kick by Halo.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young misses with a straight left.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Young lands an overhand right.
Halo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Halo misses with the body kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A very excited looking Ernst Young 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.

 

Event: GAMT 42 - Bon V Verhoeven 2     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young throws the left hand but Boschman avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Boschman forces Young back against the ropes and clinches.
I was talking to Young's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boschman misses with an elbow strike.
Boschman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Boschman, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boschman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boschman can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Boschman, against the ropes.
Boschman misses with an elbow over the top.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Boschman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Boschman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boschman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boschman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Boschman misses with an uppercut.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boschman looks to clinch
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boschman thinking. #T1#
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boschman tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Boschman looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Boschman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boschman.
A shot to the liver by Boschman. Beautiful body shot.
Boschman takes one to the chin there.
Boschman blocks a jab.
Young looks to land a right hand but Boschman moved out of range.
Boschman loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Donk. Young catches Boschman right on the button with a cross.
Boschman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young lands a nice hook to Boschman's body. Boschman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boschman looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Young smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boschman misses with an uppercut.
Young is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boschman swings widly with a right hand
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boschman misses with a hook.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boschman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boschman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boschman misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Boschman does no damage.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boschman throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
Boschman ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Boschman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boschman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boschman misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boschman misses with a hook
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young walks into a left hand.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boschman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Boschman is rocked!
Young is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Young shuts the power down on Boschman. Lights out, game over! Young is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernst Young!
After winning the bout, Ernst Young thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Young connects with a body shot.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coleman throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Coleman pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Young in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young looks winded!
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman. #T2#
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman lands a body shot.
A short right from Coleman.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young letting Coleman take a breather here.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Young working aggressively here.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Coleman works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Young prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Young.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coleman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Young tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Young working aggressively here.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young misses with some punches.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Coleman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Greg Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Coleman lands a body shot. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman slows down the pace here.
Coleman pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Coleman. #T3#
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#KD#
Coleman drops Young with a big knee straight up the middle! Young is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Young is rocked!#CL#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
A short right from Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Young blocking some punches.
Coleman working Young over with knees to the body.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Coleman is working Young over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Young tries to land a leg kick but Coleman saw it coming and moves away.
Coleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young blocks the body kick.
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Coleman is wise to it.
Young slips a jab from Coleman.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman with a jab.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Jab by Coleman.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman looks to clinch
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coleman.
Coleman tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman slips under a jab from Young.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Young.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses with a hook to the body
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Coleman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Greg Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries to land a body kick
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman lands with a good body shot.
Young misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young motions for Coleman to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it. #CL#
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Young.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Coleman!

In his post fight interview, Greg Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 261: Obey     
Date:   Feb 22, 2017
#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Young is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Young misses with a hook.
Murphy feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Young is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Young misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Young throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy motions for Young to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A big left from Young misses.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Young lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Murphy counters with a body kick.
Young 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Young misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young misses the jab.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Young throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young. #CUT#
It looks like Cedric Murphy has been cut.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Young.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murphy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Young has got the better of the exchanges.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Young catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T1#
Young cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Young throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Young looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Young misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking. #T2#
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Young.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young 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.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.#T3#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Young looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Young.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young misses with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young with a hook.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Young moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Young staying out of range there.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young lands with a cross.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Young throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Young was not able to check.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Young throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young with a nice cross.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T1#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Young.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Young settles back down.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with the combination.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one. #T3#
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy cracks Young with a good jab.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy staying out of range there.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Young.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Young.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Young manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
Young prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Cedric Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Murphy.
I think Young 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cedric Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck off... i am the best. next time i will kick his head off..'.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIII     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Nice body punch from Young.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nanahara slips a straight right by Young.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nanahara.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot.
Young lands a nice hook to Nanahara's body. Nanahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nanahara has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Nanahara misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Young scores with a jab.
Young cracks Nanahara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nanahara. That did some damage!
Nanahara thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Nanahara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Nanahara's defenses.
A left lands for Young.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Young clobbers Nanahara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young misses with a straight right.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
Nanahara misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Nanahara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nanahara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nanahara throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Nanahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nanahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a looping left.
Nanahara walks into a jab.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young unleashes a big counter combination but Nanahara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Nanahara walks into a straight right hand from Young.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a leg kick but Nanahara checks it.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nanahara throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nanahara throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanahara.
Nanahara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nanahara.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Nanahara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nanahara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Nanahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Nanahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nanahara.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nanahara misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Nanahara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nanahara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young lands a jab to Nanahara's midsection.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanahara.
Nanahara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nanahara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanahara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young motions for Nanahara to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nanahara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nanahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nanahara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Young's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
A nice side step and Young releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Young misses.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nanahara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara misses with a series of wild punches.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Nanahara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Young ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.
Young misses with a hook.
Nanahara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Nanahara 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.
Nanahara throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Nanahara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Nanahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanahara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Nanahara is looking to score with low kicks.
Young dodges the punch combination from Nanahara. #T4#
Nanahara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
A big right from Young misses.
Nanahara moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nanahara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young misses with a looping left.
As Young backs away, Nanahara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Nanahara lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Nanahara throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Nanahara only half commits.
Young looks to land a right hand but Nanahara moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young cracks Nanahara with an open hand slap.
Young blocks a jab.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Young.
Nanahara misses with the combination.
Nanahara looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Nanahara misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Nanahara's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Nanahara throws a one two combo.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nanahara scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nanahara.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
A swing and a miss from Nanahara.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young thuds a left hand into Nanahara's body.
Nanahara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nanahara counter with a right hand.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nanahara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanahara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara throws a counter high kick but Young was just alert enough to avoid it.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a right hand that Nanahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nanahara also avoids with ease.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara staying out of range there.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young misses with a low kick.
Nanahara tried to counter with a leg kick but Young avoided it.
Young misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nanahara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nanahara!
Young blocks a head kick by Nanahara.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young connects with the punch.
Young throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.#T4#
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nanahara sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young jabs at Nanahara's body.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nanahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Nanahara cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young dips to his left and cracks Nanahara with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A victorious Ernst Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shuya Nanahara was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like my time has come to an end. I'm going to go back to the gym with my coaches and management team to consider a retirement fight. But this could have very possibly been the final time you see me in this cage. '.

 

Event: OFC 248: Roadblock     
Date:   Jan 11, 2017
#R1#
BK throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young moves out of range as BK strikes.
We've been told by Young's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BK finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
BK moves away from the strike by Young.
Young misses with a looping right.
BK with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BK 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.
BK 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.
A jab from Young misses.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BK sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
Young tries to land a front kick but BK steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
BK moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young throws a low kick but BK avoids it.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target. #T1#
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BK tries to work over Young's front leg with a kick but Young checks it.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
BK takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BK is looking to land body kicks.
BK missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BK scores with a shot to the body.
Young throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BK misses with a body kick.
BK takes one to the side of the head.
BK throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BK thinking.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by BK.
BK scores with a body shot.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws the left hand but BK avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Young takes one on the button.
BK dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Young lunges at BK with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BK's hand.
BK fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BK comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BK missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
BK softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BK's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BK working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BK misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from BK. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from BK.
BK misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BK misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from BK.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a shot to the body.
BK has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
BK gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by BK.
BK blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BK swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK misses with a punch on the inside.
BK lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BK is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as BK controls his hands.
BK digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young blocking some punches.
BK tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
BK pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
BK scores with a nice hook to the head.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BK scores with a nice hook to the head.
BK blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BK misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young blocks a body shot from BK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
BK avoids the body shot from Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
BK punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BK counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BK tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BK has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BK there as he acknowledges the shot.
BK slips under a jab from Young.
BK scores with a nice right hand.
BK lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and BK counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young clobbers BK with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young drops his hands momentarily and BK takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Young misses.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young checks the leg kick.
BK scores with a hook.
Young fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BK is out of range.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BK takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. BK should have avoided that one.
BK slips under a jab.
A cross from BK lands.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Young misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Young jabs at BK's body.
BK looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
BK uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young dips to his left and cracks BK with an uppercut!
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Nice defenses there by BK.
Young moves out of range as BK strikes.
A good leg kick by BK.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young scores with a hook to the body. BK takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young ducks under a wild hook from BK.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young 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. #T3#
Young throws a front kick aimed at BK's knee but BK avoids it well.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely.
Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BK counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young catches BK with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BK thumps Young with a low kick.
Young misses with a hook. BK ducked under it nicely.
Young loads up on a big right hand but BK slips the punch.
BK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
BK looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young misses the shot to the body.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Young scores with a jab to the body.
BK is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
BK avoids the body shot from Young.
BK throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
BK throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by BK there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
BK moves away from the strike by Young.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Nice shot by Young.
Young misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and BK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BK.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
Young controlling the position.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BK throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
BK content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Young 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#
BK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young trying to control but BK is working from the bottom.
BK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Young preventing the sweep.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but BK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK 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#
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
BK trying to advance position but Young counters by regaining guard.
Young keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BK trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BK avoids the body shot from Young.
Young lands a body shot.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
Young throws a jab when BK was well out of range.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
Young clobbers BK with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
BK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BK lands a leg kick that knocks Young off balance momentarily.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young checks a low kick from BK.
Young tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BK 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin BK!

Our winner, Benjamin BK, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GFC 59: Wong vs Origi     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016
#R1#
Bugaev throws out a powerful jab.
Bugaev misses with a body shot.
Bugaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Bugaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bugaev.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Bugaev slips under a jab from Young.
A big right from Young misses.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bugaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bugaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws out a loose jab but Bugaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bugaev.
Bugaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bugaev has time to react.#T1#
Young throws a lazy right hand but Bugaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bugaev moves to clinch but Young breaks away
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Bugaev scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bugaev counter with a right hand.
Bugaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bugaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bugaev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bugaev duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Bugaev misses with a takedown
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Bugaev misses with a left hand
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bugaev moves into range and clinches up with Young.#T2#
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young pushes Bugaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bugaev.
Bugaev slows down the pace here.
Bugaev gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bugaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Bugaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Bugaev stalling the fight.
Bugaev pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young misses with the head strike.
Bugaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bugaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Bugaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young blocking some punches.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bugaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Bugaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bugaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Bugaev tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Bugaev.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Bugaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bugaev digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bugaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bugaev.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Bugaev avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Bugaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bugaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bugaev's elbow.
Bugaev lands a nice uppercut.
Young misses with the head strike.
Bugaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bugaev tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young working aggressively here.
Bugaev misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bugaev.
Bugaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Bugaev blocks a body shot from Young.
Bugaev working aggressively here.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bugaev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Young misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bugaev doesn't seem phased though.
Bugaev misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Bugaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bugaev sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bugaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young's guard.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but Bugaev is proving a slippery customer.
Young pulls Bugaev in to control the position.
Bugaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Bugaev postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Bugaev throwing strikes but missing.
Bugaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Bugaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young controls Bugaev momentarily but Bugaev frees himself.
Bugaev trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bugaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Bugaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bugaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugaev slips a jab from Young.
Bugaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bugaev misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bugaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugaev.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young missing with a left hand there. Bugaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bugaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young. #T3#
Bugaev misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Bugaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Bugaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bugaev thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Bugaev controlling the pace.
Young wants to improve his position but Bugaev is controlling well.
Bugaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bugaev stops Young from getting back to his feet.
Young felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bugaev with the ground and pound but Young uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bugaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bugaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young is pulling down on Bugaev's head to control his posture.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bugaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bugaev. Bugaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bugaev throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Bugaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Bugaev looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bugaev.
Bugaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bugaev thinking.
Bugaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young misses with a hook. Bugaev ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bugaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Bugaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Young lands.
Young throws a hook but Bugaev avoids it easily.
Bugaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Bugaev walks into a left hand.
Bugaev shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bugaev backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Bugaev swinging wildly here.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bugaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bugaev somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bugaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David Bugaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bugaev's knee momentarily.#T3#
Bugaev tries to land a body kick
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bugaev takes one to the side of the head.
Bugaev moves out of range as Young strikes.
Bugaev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Young avoids it.
Young throws the left hand but Bugaev avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Bugaev finds it's target.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bugaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bugaev throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bugaev punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Young looks to land a right hand but Bugaev moved out of range.
Young throws a low kick but Bugaev moves out of range easily.
Bugaev tries to counter with a takedown but Young is quick to defend against it.
Young throws a jab when Bugaev was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bugaev, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bugaev misses with a body shot.
Bugaev walks into a jab.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young misses with a straight right.
Bugaev digs a good hook to Young's body.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bugaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugaev.
Bugaev misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Bugaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Trujillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo slips a jab from Young.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Trujillo connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Young missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trujillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trujillo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Trujillo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Trujillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trujillo throws a head punch that misses.
Young misses with some punches.
Young misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Trujillo.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trujillo tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Trujillo back against the cage. #BC2#
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Trujillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Trujillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trujillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Trujillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trujillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Trujillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trujillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trujillo keeps Young at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.#T3#
Young moves out of range as Trujillo throws a body kick.
A big right from Young misses.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Young misses.
Trujillo throws a counter combo.
Young misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trujillo's hands.
Young misses with a hook
and Trujillo counters with a leg kick.
Trujillo slips a jab from Young.
Trujillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Despite the aggression on Trujillo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trujillo slips under a jab from Young.#T4#
Trujillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trujillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo slips under a jab from Young.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young cracks Trujillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Young misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Young backing away here, and Trujillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Trujillo's head back.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trujillo's head.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trujillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a good, hard body kick but Young shrugs it off.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Trujillo feints a counter leg kick.
Trujillo checks a leg kick.
Trujillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo connects with a body shot.
Trujillo tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young thuds his right hand into Trujillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Young's knee momentarily.
Trujillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Trujillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Trujillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Trujillo counters with a body kick.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Trujillo throws a fast counter high kick but Young manages to duck under it in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trujillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trujillo thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Young misses with a hook
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Young.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trujillo counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Trujillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Young throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Young steps away.
Young throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trujillo counters with a leg kick.
Trujillo checks a low kick from Young.
Young looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Trujillo defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young thows a leg kick but Trujillo checks it
and Trujillo counters with an outside leg kick.
Young misses with a left hand
and Trujillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trujillo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trujillo.
Trujillo cracks the inside of Young's front leg.
Young takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trujillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Young steps away.#T3#
Trujillo slips under a jab from Young.
Trujillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Trujillo pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo blocks an uppercut.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Trujillo pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trujillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Young.
Still in the clinch, Trujillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trujillo lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trujillo. #BC2#
Trujillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trujillo cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
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!
Trujillo throws out a powerful jab.
Trujillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trujillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Trujillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trujillo blocks a jab.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Young.
A left lands for Young.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trujillo scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agustin Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trujillo.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Trujillo blocks a jab.
Young misses with a left hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice body kick.
Young throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Trujillo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agustin Trujillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Young's face.
Trujillo tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Trujillo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trujillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Trujillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Trujillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Trujillo.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Trujillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Trujillo as the two fighters clinch.
Trujillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Trujillo has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Trujillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Trujillo manages to break the clinch.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Young misses.
Young connects with a jab.
Young misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Trujillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
And Trujillo responds with a good body kick, but Young manages to step out the way in time.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the head.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trujillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Trujillo.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Young.
Trujillo scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A head kick misses from Trujillo.
Young throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Young.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agustin Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trujillo 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Trujillo!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Agustin Trujillo waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GFC 46: Wong vs Lockyer     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babe walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babe takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young misses with a looping left.
Babe needs to keep his hands up - Young had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Babe.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babe.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Babe throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babe.
Babe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a hook but Babe blocks it.
Babe 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.
Babe misses with an uppercut.
Babe slips under a jab.
Babe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babe walks into a left hand.
Babe scores with a jab.#T1#
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young blocks a head kick by Babe.
Babe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Young.
Babe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babe.
Babe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Babe misses its intended target.
Young misses with a hook. Babe ducked under it nicely.
Young misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young slips under a jab.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babe lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Babe.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young throws a hook to the side of Babe's head but Babe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young cracks Babe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Babe moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Babe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Babe slips the punch.
Babe misses with a hook.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Babe avoided it.
Babe swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young slips a straight right by Babe.
Babe defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Babe misses with a series of wild punches.
Babe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young slips a jab from Babe.
Babe missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babe missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babe tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babe looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Babe.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babe scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Young.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Babe slips the punch.
Babe misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Babe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut. Babe saw that one coming.
A jab from Young misses.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babe is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Babe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babe throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Babe.#T4#
Young scores with a jab. Babe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Babe misses.
Jab from Young.
Babe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babe loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Babe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babe scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Babe. Those never looked like landing.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babe.
Young smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Babe finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Babe tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young stuns Babe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young cracks Babe with an open hand slap.
Young throws a hook but Babe avoids it easily.
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Babe misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young throws a leg kick but Babe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
Babe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Babe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Babe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young misses with a looping right.
Babe throws a jab but it's blocked by Young. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Young has knocked Babe down with a huge combo! Young steps away and waves a wobbly Babe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Babe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young cracks Babe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Babe falls to his knees and Young doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernst Young!
A very excited looking Ernst Young 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.
The defeated Raine Babe had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

 

Event: GFC 34: No Mercy     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Musashi slips under a jab from Young.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Musashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Young did well to prevent Musashi getting side control.#SUB#
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Musashi.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Musashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Musashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi wants to take a breather but Young is having none of it.
Musashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Musashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Musashi moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Musashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Musashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Musashi in side control, throwing shots but Young defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi throws an elbow but Young slips to the side and avoids it well.
Young prevents Musashi from moving into mount.
Musashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Musashi throws an elbow but Young slips to the side and avoids it well.
Young struggling a bit here.
Musashi in side control, throwing shots but Young defends.
Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Musashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Musashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Musashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Musashi working away.
Musashi wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Young dodges the ground and pound from Musashi.
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
Musashi with the ground and pound but Young regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Musashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Musashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Musashi looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Musashi avoids the attempt from Young to control.
Musashi unloads with some shots from mount but Young bucks and avoids them well.
Musashi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Young really wants to buck Musashi off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Musashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Musashi misses with some ground and pound and Young recovers position to half guard.
Young regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Musashi.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Musashi trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musashi won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Musashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young controls Musashi momentarily but Musashi frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Musashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musashi off to one side.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young misses with a low kick.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Young misses the jab.
Musashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musashi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi slips a straight right by Young.
Nice shot lands for Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Musashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat.#T1#
Musashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Musashi walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Young lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Musashi attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Musashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Young defends well and Musashi ends up having to push Young into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Musashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Young is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Musashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Musashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Musashi is in Young's guard.#ES2#
Young scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Musashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage. #TD#
Musashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Young regains guard immediately.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Musashi is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Musashi stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Musashi throwing strikes but missing.
Young wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyamoto Musashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi.
Young 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.
Musashi looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.
Musashi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Musashi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Musashi is looking to sweep but instead, Young has passed into half guard.
Musashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Musashi trying to control but Young postures up.
Musashi wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Musashi is holding on to half guard well.
Musashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Musashi shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely. #ES2#
Young kicks Musashi off and gets to his feet.
Musashi tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Young gets caught napping as Musashi dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Young scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Musashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Musashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Musashi shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Young.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Young misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Young misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young misses with a straight left.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Musashi instigates a clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi checks a low kick from Young.
Musashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Musashi defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Musashi persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Young throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.
Young misses with a looping right.
Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Musashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Musashi. #ES2#
Young is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Young works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Musashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Musashi manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Young explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Young.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Musashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young thuds his right hand into Musashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Young gets tackled into the cage by Musashi. Musashi maintains the clinch.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Musashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

After winning the bout, Ernst Young thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFC 27: Versus     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Ra slips a jab from Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Ra.#CL2#
Ra gets a clinch.
Ra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young misses with some punches.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Young in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Ra, against the cage.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Ra blocks an uppercut.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Ra blocks an uppercut.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Ra's head.
Ra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T1#
Young dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Ra lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ra lands an uppercut.
Young misses with the head strike.
Ra connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Ra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Ra throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Young.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra prevents a body shot from Young.
Ra is pushing Young up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Young.
Young lands a left hand.
Ra blocks a body shot from Young.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ra lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
A hook to the body from Young.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ra throws an elbow but misses.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Young takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ra is trying to stall. #T3#
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young lands an uppercut.
Ra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ra lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Ra takes a shot to the head.
Ra throws an elbow that misses.
Ra lands a shot to the body.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Ra.#T4#
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young presses Ra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Ra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ra's elbow.
Ra blocking some punches.
Ra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ra.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Ra blocks an uppercut.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young lands a left hand.
Ra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Sun God Ra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ra throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Young!
The strikes coming from Ra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Young is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Ra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Ra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Ra cracks Young with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ra working away.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Ra drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ra tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ra scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Ra.
Young looks to move to half guard but instead Ra has passed into mount! Damn!
Ra looking to ground and pound but Young is blocking nicely.
Ra lands a nice shot to the head.
Ra raining down shots from the mount!
Ra throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Young because Ra loaded up on that one.
Ra lands with some strikes.#T3#
Ra lands a big shot there that rocks Young but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ra throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The Sun God Ra has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Ra.
Ra landing punches.
We've been informed that Ra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ra unloads with some shots from mount but Young bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Ra looking to secure an arm triangle but Young defends it well.
Young sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Young is not content to let Ra control the position.#T4#
Ra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ra throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Young is staying active underneath Ra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Young to regain full guard.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young wants to sweep here but Ra controlling him for the moment.
Young is controlling Ra's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sun God Ra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ra tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Sun God Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young slips under a jab from Ra.
Young missing with a left hand there. Ra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young slips a jab from Ra.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Ra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Ra.
Young defending well as Ra loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra misses with the combination.
Ra swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ra misses with a left hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young tests Ra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Young lands.
Ra wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Ra lands an overhand right.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ra.
Young blocks a jab.
Ra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ra jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Sun God Ra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Young connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a hook but Ra avoids it easily.
And Ra tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young misses with a looping left.
Ra missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ra defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Ra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ra throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Ra does no damage.
Ra throws a combination that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Ra lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Ra looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ra throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Ra manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ra does it's job there.
Ra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Young looks to land a right hand but Ra moved out of range.
Ra throws a combination. Young tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Young cracks Ra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Ra misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Ra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a straight left.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ra misses with a shot to the body
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Ra's head back.
A swing and a miss from Ra.
Young dodges the punch combination from Ra.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Ra.
Ra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ra misses with a body shot.
Ra tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Ra manages to avoid it.
Ra cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Ra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Ra had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Sun God Ra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ra 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sun God Ra!

 

Event: GFC 21: Tsunami     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Nucleus misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nucleus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
Nucleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Nucleus closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucleus's elbow.
Nucleus tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucleus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Nucleus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nucleus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Nucleus.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nucleus.
Nucleus has Young pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucleus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Nucleus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
Nucleus misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Nucleus decides to pull guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nucleus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into side control.
Nucleus can't do much from the bottom here.
Nucleus tries to improve position but can't.
Young tries to advance to mount but Nucleus denies him.
Nucleus struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nucleus gets back to half guard.
Young with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Young is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nucleus is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nucleus trying to control here.
Nucleus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Elite Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Nucleus actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nucleus trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up. #SUB#
Nucleus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucleus misses with a head kick.
Nucleus walks into a jab.
Nucleus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucleus looks to throw a body kick
and Nucleus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucleus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nucleus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick
and Nucleus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucleus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nucleus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucleus moves away from the strike by Young.
Nucleus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucleus misses with a straight right.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Nucleus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nucleus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Young avoids the body shot from Nucleus.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nucleus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucleus misses with a looping left.#T1#
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nucleus momentarily.
Nucleus throws a leg kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucleus throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edinger Nucleus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Nucleus moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nucleus.
Nucleus misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucleus throws a head punch that misses.
Nucleus fails to pull guard.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucleus backwards. #T2#
Nucleus lands a body punch.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Young avoiding damage as Nucleus throws knees to the body.
Nucleus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucleus blocking some punches.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Nucleus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Nucleus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nucleus misses with a body punch.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucleus trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Nucleus scores a nice knee to the body.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nucleus backwards.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Young pushes Nucleus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucleus obliges.
Nucleus 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.
A knee to the head by Nucleus.
Nucleus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucleus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Nucleus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
Nucleus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young working aggressively here.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucleus backwards.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucleus backwards.
Nucleus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nucleus blocking some punches. #T4#
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucleus slowing the pace effectively.
Nucleus looking to stall.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucleus misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucleus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucleus lands with a light punch inside.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Nucleus.
Nucleus lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nucleus takes one to the side of the head.
Young avoids the body shot from Nucleus.
Nucleus misses the body punch
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucleus tries a head kick but it misses.
Young checks the leg kick.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Nucleus.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Nucleus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucleus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucleus's elbow.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucleus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucleus misses with a knee to the head.
Young misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucleus.
Nucleus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young misses with some punches.
Nucleus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucleus landing knees to the body.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Nucleus controls the action.
Nucleus just leaning against Young, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Nucleus.
Young lands a left hand.
Nucleus lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Nucleus scores with a shoulder strike.
Edinger Nucleus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nucleus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young blocks it with crossed arms.
Nucleus blocking some punches.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but Young blocks it.
Edinger Nucleus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with the head strike.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nucleus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucleus trying to control the position but instead, Young has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nucleus into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucleus.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young misses with the head strike.
Nucleus working aggressively here.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucleus.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucleus backwards.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nucleus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucleus misses with a punch on the inside.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nucleus or not.
Nucleus looking to stall.
Nucleus tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Nucleus working aggressively here.
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Nucleus prevents a body shot from Young.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands an uppercut.
Nucleus working aggressively here. #T4#
Nucleus blocks an uppercut.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms. #TD#
Nucleus successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Nucleus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.#SUB#
Nucleus looking for subs off his back but Young has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucleus trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

During a confident post fight interview, Ernst Young thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GFC 14: Hardon vs Boxer     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diablo misses the target.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diablo on the side of the head.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Diablo.
Diablo looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Diablo backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Diablo misses.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young staying out of range there.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Diablo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diablo.
Diablo fails with the takedown
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diablo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Young only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diablo takes one on the button.#T2#
Young cracks Diablo with a good jab.
Diablo has his takedown stuffed
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Diablo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Young's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Diablo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diablo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Young.
Diablo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
Diablo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diablo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diablo misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Diablo is rocked!
Diablo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young dips to his left and cracks Diablo with an uppercut!
Oh Diablo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. Diablo should have avoided that one.
Diablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diablo works the jab nicely.
Diablo throws a right hand that misses
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diablo fails with the takedown
and Young counters with a big right hand! Oh Diablo is in trouble here! Young follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernst Young!
A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GFC 9: Battle of Neva     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Young throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler misses with a kick to the body
and Dassler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler lands a front kick.
Young throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Young throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dassler connects with the punch.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Dassler misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Dassler feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Dassler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Dassler won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young is thwarting Dassler's attempts to control the position.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Dassler trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Young wants to pass to mount but Dassler is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dassler trying to control but Young postures up.
Dassler missing with punches from the bottom.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young wants to pass to mount but Dassler is defending the position.
Dassler trying to control from the bottom.
Young is pressing down on Dassler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dassler is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dassler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dassler throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Dassler looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Young.
Dassler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young moves away from the strike by Dassler.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dassler misses the shot to the body.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Dassler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young is pulling down on Dassler's head. It's preventing any offense from Dassler, at least for the moment.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dassler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Dassler.
Dassler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dassler slips a straight right by Young.
Dassler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Dassler feints the counter takedown.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Young cracks a nice hook into Dassler's ribs.
Adi Dassler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Dassler shoots in.
Dassler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.#T1#
Dassler misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Dassler throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Young.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Young.
Young wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dassler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dasslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Dassler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Dassler misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dassler trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Young manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Young in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Dassler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Dassler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dassler trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young is pulling down on Dassler's head. It's preventing any offense from Dassler, at least for the moment.
Young has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dassler looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Young misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Dassler counters by moving into the clinch.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dassler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dassler.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Dassler avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Dassler gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dassler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dassler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Dassler blocking some punches.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young lands an uppercut.#T2#
Young misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dassler.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young tries to throw a body punch but Dassler avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dassler jumps guard but Young stands there with Dassler around his waist. Dassler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dassler tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Dassler back against the cage.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dassler wants a takedown but no success here.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Dassler.
Dassler prevents a body shot from Young. #T3#
Dassler tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Dassler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Dassler wants a takedown but no success here.
Dassler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dassler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Young with a jab.
Dassler moves away from the strike by Young. #T4#
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Dassler staying out of range there.
Young tries to clinch there but Dassler circles away.
Young misses with a looping left.
Dassler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young wants to clinch up but Dassler keeps it at a distance.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dassler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dassler lands with a good body shot.
Young tries to bum rush Dassler with a series of wild strikes but Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Dassler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dassler slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

A victorious Ernst Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernst Young and Carlos Shirahama. Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




195 cm
33 yrs
215 lbs



198 cm
20 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ernst Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Young closes the distance and pushes Shirahama back into the cage.
Shirahama is looking for a takedown.
Shirahama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young is defending well.
Shirahama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Shirahama.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shirahama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shirahama is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shirahama tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shirahama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shirahama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Young is trying to drag Shirahama to the mat but Shirahama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shirahama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to drag Shirahama to the mat but Shirahama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shirahama goes for a takedown attempt but Young pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shirahama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos Shirahama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Young pushes Shirahama up against the cage in a clinch.
Shirahama prevents the takedown attempt.
Shirahama prevents a takedown attempt there.

Young lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Shirahama
The fighters are battling for position here. Shirahama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shirahama trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Shirahama keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shirahama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Young wants to pass the guard but Shirahama is keeping the position.
Shirahama looking to control.

Shirahama is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
Young postures up.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Club Pain that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shirahama swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Young lying in Shirahama's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Shirahama decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Young taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Shirahama!
Carlos Shirahama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buster Quinn and Ernst Young. Quinn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boats & Hoes. Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




192 cm
33 yrs
222 lbs



195 cm
32 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Quinn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
Young tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quinn wants a takedown.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.

Quinn pulls guard effortlessly.
Young passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quinn (0) vs (3) Young
Quinn is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Quinn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Young slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is not content to let Young control the position.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face as Young controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Young controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is trying to get back to half guard.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Young taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn prevents Young from improving position.
Young is staying tight to Quinn's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quinn prevents Young from improving position.
Young trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Young tries to move to mount but Quinn blocks the move with his legs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Young keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young tries to move to mount but Quinn blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Young politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Young prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Young is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is trying to get back to half guard.
Young controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Quinn is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
Young's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Young wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quinn trying to remain calm as Young controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Young controls the position from side control.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Young is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quinn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young controlling the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young working away.
Young slows the pace down.
Young is continuing to stall.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Quinn is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quinn prevents Young from moving into mount.
Quinn looking for a sweep but Young has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Quinn (0) vs (5) Young
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is looking to work his way around to Quinn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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