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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmir Zhemaletdinov (ranked 2955 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Young (ranked 4346 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
28
158 lbs
6 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elmir Zhemaletdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Young!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhemaletdinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Zhemaletdinov shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Zhemaletdinov on that attempt.
Zhemaletdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Young counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhemaletdinov is defended easily by Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmir Zhemaletdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Zhemaletdinov shoots in.
Young shoots in but Zhemaletdinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhemaletdinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhemaletdinov dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Zhemaletdinov's head and hops out.
Zhemaletdinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Young defends well and Zhemaletdinov ends up having to push Young into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhemaletdinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhemaletdinov is breathing heavily.
Zhemaletdinov misses with a takedown
and Zhemaletdinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Young.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhemaletdinov sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Zhemaletdinov with that takedown attempt.
Young shoots in but Zhemaletdinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhemaletdinov with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Young shoots in and drives through. Zhemaletdinov sprawls well.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhemaletdinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young is looking to clinch but Zhemaletdinov is avoiding it.
Zhemaletdinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhemaletdinov somewhat.
Young dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhemaletdinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zhemaletdinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhemaletdinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhemaletdinov tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Zhemaletdinov seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhemaletdinov is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Zhemaletdinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhemaletdinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to stand back up but Zhemaletdinov is controlling him
Young trying to hold on to Zhemaletdinov's head to control him but Zhemaletdinov postures up.
Zhemaletdinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhemaletdinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Zhemaletdinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Young is trying to stand up here but Zhemaletdinov is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhemaletdinov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Young could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zhemaletdinov has cracked it and Young is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zhemaletdinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elmir Zhemaletdinov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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