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Event:
Thursday Poker 1
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
Smith throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Young closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Young avoided it.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Young shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Young forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Young is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Young looks winded!#TD2#
Young manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Young to follow him.
Joe Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young takes one on the button.
Stan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Smith jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith drops Young with a big left hand! Young is injured, injured bad! Smith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith!
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Event:
CFN 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has But Whole pinned against the cage. But Whole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from But Whole.
But Whole cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
But Whole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? But Whole is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, But Whole circles away and we're back to standing.
Young looks for a takedown but But Whole sprawls well.
Fractured But Whole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
But Whole works the jab nicely.
We've been told by But Whole's head coaches at World Class Elite Gym (14 elites) $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
But Whole misses with a wild combination.
Young throws out a counter right but But Whole avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Young clinches up against the cage.
But Whole scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
But Whole stops a takedown attempt from Young.
#T1#
Young drops down looking for an ankle pick but But Whole pulls his leg out and moves away.
But Whole 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.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
But Whole works Young's body with a nice hook.
But Whole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
But Whole has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
But Whole scores with a hook to the body.
But Whole lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
But Whole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
But Whole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
But Whole connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
But Whole connects with a looping right hand.
Young misses with a takedown attempt - But Whole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young looks winded!#T2#
But Whole digs a good hook to Young's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by But Whole!
A jab from But Whole finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Jab from But Whole.
Young dives in for a single leg takedown but But Whole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
But Whole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
But Whole lands a jab to the nose.
But Whole cracks Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
But Whole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
But Whole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
But Whole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
But Whole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
But Whole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
But Whole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
But Whole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
But Whole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young shoots in but But Whole avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
But Whole misses with a series of wild punches.
But Whole 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.
But Whole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
But Whole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
But Whole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
But Whole lands a slapping body shot.
But Whole sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
But Whole scores with a shot to the body.
But Whole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
But Whole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
But Whole lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from But Whole.
But Whole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young goes for a double leg but But Whole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as But Whole continues to drive forward.
But Whole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
But Whole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4##TD2#
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. But Whole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young wants to control from the top but But Whole keeps moving.
Young postures up in But Whole's guard and throws a big left but But Whole blocks it.
But Whole seems keen to control Young's posture.
But Whole looking for a sweep. Not yet But Whole, not yet.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
But Whole is controlling Young's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fractured But Whole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
But Whole stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Young looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
But Whole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from But Whole.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to control but But Whole is working from the bottom. #T1#
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
But Whole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but But Whole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
But Whole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from But Whole.
A right-left combo lands from But Whole.
But Whole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
But Whole lands an overhand right.
No joy there for But Whole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
But Whole scores with a punch to the head.
But Whole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling But Whole to counter with a crisp jab.
Fractured But Whole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
But Whole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fractured But Whole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
But Whole scores with a punch to the head.
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
But Whole lands a body shot.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
But Whole lands with an uppercut that bounces Young off the cage and back into range.
But Whole connects with the punch.#T3#
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from But Whole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
But Whole works Young's body with a nice hook.
But Whole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
But Whole jabs at Young's body.
But Whole with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
But Whole darts in and clinches Young up against the cage.
A body shot lands from But Whole.
But Whole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Young.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.
But Whole lands a right hand. #T4#
A short body shot lands from But Whole as the two fighters clinch.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
But Whole lands with a right to the head.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but But Whole prevents it.
#BC#
But Whole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
But Whole scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
But Whole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
But Whole jabs at Young's body.
But Whole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
But Whole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
But Whole thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by But Whole as he connects with a hook.
But Whole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
But Whole lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fractured But Whole 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
But Whole scrambles and gets back to his feet.
But Whole moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
But Whole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
But Whole throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts But Whole as he jumps to the side.
But Whole appears to be looking for a big counter.
But Whole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. But Whole defends it nicely.
But Whole 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fractured But Whole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.#CL#
But Whole clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. But Whole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
But Whole has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.
But Whole lands a nice uppercut.
But Whole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young throws an elbow that misses.
But Whole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
But Whole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around But Whole's waist but But Whole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
But Whole scores with a punch to the head.
But Whole lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
But Whole moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
But Whole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young leaves But Whole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
But Whole lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as But Whole walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
But Whole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
But Whole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
But Whole jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from But Whole.
Young misses with a takedown attempt
and But Whole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
But Whole looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
But Whole lands a body shot.
But Whole cracks Young with a good jab.#T3#
But Whole stuffs the takedown.
But Whole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
But Whole lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from But Whole finds it's way through Young's defenses.
But Whole scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by But Whole.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from But Whole.
Young tries for a takedown but But Whole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
But Whole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Young feints and as But Whole raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but But Whole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
But Whole is trying to keep Young in close.
#T4#
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but But Whole has wrist control.
Young won't allow But Whole to sweep him here.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from But Whole.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fractured But Whole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for But Whole, 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 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fractured But Whole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hooper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Young lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
It looks like Maynard Hooper has been cut.#SU2#
Young stands up and waves to Hooper to follow him.
Hooper with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Young counters by clinching up.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Young successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
Hooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hooper throws a strike but Young rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Young connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Young scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CUT2#
Maynard Hooper's cut is getting worse.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
Young stands up over Hooper, holding on to his feet. Young throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Hooper is out cold! Young lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gus or perhaps it was just good defense by Young, which made it look bad.
Young is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gus.#CL2#
Gus clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Young has hold of one of Gus's legs. Gus is fighting the takedown attempt but Young gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Young drops back looking for a leg! Gus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gus manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Gus's guard.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Young stands and steps away. Gus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gus defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Young pushes Gus up against the cage in a clinch.
Young is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gus is defending well.#TD2#
Young is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gus 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.#ES#
Young pushes Gus off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Gus gets a clinch. #TD#
Young tightens his grip and picks Gus up, before dumping him to the ground. Gus manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gus's head.#SUB#
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Young wants to stand but Gus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Gus.
Gus keeps trying to improve his position.
Young won't allow Gus to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gus 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.#T3##SUB#
Young is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Gus defends it easily.
Gus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Young wants to stand up but Gus is controlling him.
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.
Gus postures up and lands a big shot to Young's brow. #T4#
Young controls Gus momentarily but Gus frees himself.
Gus wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Gus wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gus stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Young has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gus manages to get his head free but now Young has transitioned to an armbar! Gus grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Young! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Randolph gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch. #BC#
Randolph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Young drives through with a takedown into Randolph's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Randolph pushes Young off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randolph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is taking a breather. Randolph 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.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young controlling the action here.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Randolph trying to control here.
#T1#
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Randolph actively working from the bottom here.
Young is looking to advance position but Randolph won't allow it.
Young looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randolph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Randolph defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Young might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randolph is proving hard to escape from.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Randolph looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Young 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Randolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Randolph working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young misses with a body kick.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Young gets a clinch. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Young feints and as Randolph raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Young controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young taking a breather here.
Randolph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Randolph tries to escape but Young is in control.
Randolph sneaks back into half guard.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Randolph moves into full guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Randolph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young preventing the sweep.
Randolph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young tries to move to mount but Randolph blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe 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! 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##TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Randolph napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Randolph is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Young. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Randolph is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph stops Young from passing to mount.
Young staying calm.#T1#
Randolph can't do much from the bottom here.
Randolph seems a little lost for a moment, as Young dominates the positioning.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Young wants to control for a moment but Randolph uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Randolph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randolph manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
#SUB#
Randolph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Young content to stall in guard here.
Randolph trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Randolph 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. Randolph is in Young's guard.#ES2#
Young has his feet on Randolph's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Young decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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!
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young fails to advance to Randolph's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Young feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fairfax to the ground. Young is now in Fairfax's guard.
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Fairfax 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.
Fairfax striking off his back but it's not causing Young any problems.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Fairfax's brow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairfax for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Young clinches up with Fairfax and pushes him back against the cage.
Young is trying to drag Fairfax to the mat but Fairfax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Fairfax can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
#TD2#
Fairfax is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Young can't fight it off and eventually Fairfax manages to take the fight to the floor. Young looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Young pushes Fairfax off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Fairfax tries to sprawl but Young drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Young content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fairfax wants to get back to full guard.
Young keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Young is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairfax tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.
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.
Young has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairfax tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Fairfax gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Young to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Young.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Young stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Fairfax clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fairfax manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Fairfax clinches. #BC2#
Fairfax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Fairfax gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fairfax wants to sweep but no luck.
Young sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
Fairfax working a defensive guard here.
Young sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Young preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fairfax to the ground. Young is now in Fairfax's guard.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairfax can do to turn this around?
Young preventing the sweep.
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fairfax working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairfax looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairfax, not yet.
Young content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe 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##CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Young gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairfax trying to get back to full guard but Young takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fairfax is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairfax can't escape the position.
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.
Young mounts Fairfax! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fairfax trying desperately to get to his feet.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joe Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young moves to take his opponent's back.
Fairfax is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Fairfax is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Young has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fairfax's body.
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.#SUB#
Fairfax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Young. #T3#
Young is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fairfax trying to get back to his feet but Young is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Young controlling the positon.
Young continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young continues to hold on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairfax just trying to survive but Young is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Young has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Fairfax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairfax tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Young!
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