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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Young drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes! #REVB#
Young tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Young wants to get back to his feet but Mendes drags him back down.
Mendes taking a breather here.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Mendes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes taking a breather here. #T3#
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young being controlled for a moment.
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.
Young wants to clinch.
Mendes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mendes jumps into guard, dragging Young to the mat.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mendes checks a leg kick.#TD#
Young feints and as Mendes raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Mendes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Young is striking from the bottom but Mendes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Young trying to control here.
#SUB#
Young with the active half guard here but Mendes passes nicely into side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young has given up his back here.
#T3##SUB2#
Mendes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Young defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Young tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Mendes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Young is in real trouble here. Mendes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Young is tapping out! Mendes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
Our winner, Rafael Mendes, 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.
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young slips a straight right by Johnson.#TD2#
Young shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Johnson tries to kick Young off but Young keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Young seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
Young thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Young not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T2#
Johnson tries to kick Young off but Young keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Young is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Young scoring with strikes.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Young asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson wants to control but Young postures up.#SUB2#
Young looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Young postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Young seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Young in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Young throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Young.
An elbow from Young crashes against the mat.
Young postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson pushes Young away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Young gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Young fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Young working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Young.
Young working away.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Johnson is controlling Young's trapped leg to prevent Young from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Young connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young fails to land the takedown.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Young has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is working Young over against the cage.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Young gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young is breathing heavily.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Young is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Young preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB2#
Young looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Young has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that second round.
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#
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young staying out of range there.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Denny Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Young.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Young misses with a body punch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Johnson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Young! Johnson dives in looking to finish! Young is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 86 Jones- Benavidez
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chistov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.
Chistov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Chistov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chistov scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chistov. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Chistov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chistov works Young's body with a nice hook.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Young shoots in and drives through. Chistov sprawls well.
Chistov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Chistov coming out on top.#ROC2#
Young is rocked!
Chistov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young attempts a counter takedown but Chistov avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Young throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chistov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Young is in Chistov's guard.
Young seems to have got his legs back now.
Chistov controlling Young's posture.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Chistov blocks nicely.
Chistov is controlling Young's posture.
Chistov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chistov 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chistov controlling Young's posture.
Young postures up in Chistov's guard and throws a big left but Chistov blocks it.
Young is fighting to break Chistov's control of his arms but Chistov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Chistov has wrist control.
Chistov seems keen to control Young's posture.#SUB2#
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chistov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Chistov's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Chistov 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.
Chistov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More stalling from Chistov.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Chistov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Chistov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Young distracts Chistov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Young throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Chistov 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.
Chistov has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Chistov pulls Young in close to his closed guard and prevents Young from doing any damage or advancing position.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chistov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Chistov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Chistov takes the fight into the clinch.
Young is trying to break free.
Chistov presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chistov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Still in the clinch, Chistov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Chistov.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chistov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young is trying to drag Chistov to the mat but Chistov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chistov.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Chistov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Denny Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chistov misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chistov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young ducks into an uppercut from Chistov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanislav Chistov!
Stanislav Chistov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 78 Rodgers - Murhaa
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Verygood keeps Young under control for a moment.
Verygood 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.
Verygood sneaks back into half guard.
Verygood tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
Verygood is doing well to control the position and prevent Young from advancing to side control.
Young throwing shots but Verygood is blocking nicely.
Verygood is holding on to half guard well.
Verygood is trying to get back to full guard.
Verygood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood keeping hold of Young's head, controlling as best he can.
Verygood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Young.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verygood defending well though.
Young misses with a head shot. Verygood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB2#
Young drops back looking for a leg! Verygood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verygood manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Verygood's guard.
Verygood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verygood managing to control the position. #SUB#
Verygood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verygood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verygood pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verygood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
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 being controlled here momentarily.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Verygood is pulling down on Young's head. It's preventing any offense from Young, at least for the moment.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verygood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verygood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Verygood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Verygood has wrist control.
Verygood controlling Young's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Verygood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Verygood cracks Young with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Young looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Verygood finish him?
#ROC#
Young is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Young flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Young is out cold! Verygood holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Verygood!
An out of breath Kurt Verygood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Wawelski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Young is trying to maintain the position but Wawelski is very close to passing his half guard.
Wawelski prevents Young from improving his position.
Wawelski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Wawelski thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Wawelski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Young!
Wawelski wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Wawelski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Wawelski's attempts to control the action.
Wawelski controlling his opponent.
Young is bucking up trying to escape but Wawelski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Wawelski controlling the pace for now.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Wawelski finish him?
Wawelski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Wawelski looking to ground and pound but Young is blocking nicely.
Young tries to hold on but Wawelski postures up.#T2##SUB#
Wawelski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Young wants to hold on but Wawelski pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wawelski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Young is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Wawelski has control of Young's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Young regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wawelski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Wawelski looking to ground and pound but Young is blocking nicely.
Wawelski controlling from mount.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Wawelski's attempts to control the action.
Young is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wawelski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Young looks a forlorn figure.
Wawelski avoids the attempt from Young to control.#T4#
Wawelski punching from mount but Young doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Wawelski wants to finish this one by submission but Young is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wawelski.
Young tries to lock up and control but Wawelski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wawelski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Wawelski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wawelski loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Young scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wawelski land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wawelski stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosma Wawelski!
A relieved looking Kosma Wawelski 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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Event:
ABW 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Man's sensitive parts.
Young tries to work over The Man's front leg with a kick but The Man checks it.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.#TD#
Young gets caught napping as The Man dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Young trying to keep a closed guard but The Man is proving a slippery customer.
Young trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
The Man is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Man misses the jab.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Man misses with a hook.
The Man misses with an uppercut.
The Man 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 Man throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by The Man as he connects with a hook.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Young is rocked!
BOOM! The Man lands a beautiful left hook that drops Young. Young tries to recover but The Man is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Young lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob The Man!
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Event:
ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Young lands with a few short shots to the body.
Young controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Young is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chandler 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#
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Young 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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Chandler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler 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.#SUB2#
Chandler 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 wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.#T2#
Young passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young 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.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Young in his half guard.
Chandler has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young working Chandler over with strikes.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Young connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
Young moves nicely into side control.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Young lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chandler down.
Young lands an elbow.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Young has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chandler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Young yanks on the arm and Chandler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Young.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denny Young!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Event:
ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Young misses.
A jab from Castellano does it's job there.
Castellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it. #CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch.
Young wants a takedown.
Castellano is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castellano lands with a light punch inside.
Young looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Castellano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Young.
Castellano tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Castellano back against the cage.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Castellano.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Castellano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Castellano misses with a body punch.
Young blocks a body shot from Castellano.
Castellano lands a nice uppercut.
Castellano cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellano.
Castellano digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young looks winded!
Castellano lands a right hand.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young misses with a takedown
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Castellano closes the distance and clinches.
Castellano avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Castellano scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Young is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellano finish him?
Castellano keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Castellano.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Castellano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castellano lands with a left to the head.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castellano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
A nice left hand lands by Castellano.
#TD#
Castellano pulls guard.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Castellano blocks nicely.
Castellano controlling the position.#SUB#
Castellano is looking to cinch up a triangle. Young throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Castellano's body to avoid the submission. Castellano has instead reached around Young's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Castellano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Castellano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leo Castellano thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Tertelgte jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Tertelgte lands a big right hand that sends Young crashing to the mat! Tertelgte stays standing though and waves Young back to his feet!#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Crack! Tertelgte connects with the perfect overhand right and Young falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tertelgte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Tertelgte!
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Event:
CFC 425
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Deck 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
Deck looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Young keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully. #T1#
Deck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! Young slams his shin into Deck's torso.
A left and a right from Deck both land. Nice combination.
Young doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deck counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Deck takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Deck wants the takedown. Young is fighting it off but Deck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Young's guard against the cage.#T2#
Young will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deck is aware though and is defending well.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deck is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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. #REVB#
Deck tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Deck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB2#
Young is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deck is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deck has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Young lands with a punch from half guard.
Deck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young pushes down on Deck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Young looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Young thows a huge punch but Deck dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Deck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deck is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young throwing shots but Deck is blocking nicely.
Young not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Young looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Deck gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Young keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
Deck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young striking from his own guard.
Deck 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#
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deck trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Young has Deck in his guard.#REVR#
Deck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Deck'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.
Young keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deck defends well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deck preventing the sweep.
Deck trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Deck preventing the sweep.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deck trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Deck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Young trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Deck.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Young gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Deck is adopting a defensive guard.
Deck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Deck trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Young, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denny Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deck lands with a slapping head kick.
Young misses with a head kick.
It looked like Deck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young misses with a double jab
and Deck counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Young gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Deck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jason Deck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young throws a leg kick
and Deck counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deck lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Denny Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Young has closed the distance and engaged Deck in a clinch.
#T2#
Young is trying to drag Deck to the mat but Deck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Young misses
and Deck counters with a left and a right that stings Young.
Young darts in looking for a takedown but Deck gets double underhooks and turns Young into the cage.
Deck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Deck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deck stalling.
#T3#
Deck stalling against the cage.
Deck gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD#
Young is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deck 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.
Deck is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Deck tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Deck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deck looks a forlorn figure.
Young thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Young with the ground and pound from mount.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deck squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Young working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deck is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young lands a big shot there that rocks Deck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Deck is rocked!
Deck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deck looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Deck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denny Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deck is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount.
Deck seems to have got his legs back now.
Young lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Young lands with some strikes.
Deck regains half guard.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jason Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deck is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Denny Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Young missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Young.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Denny Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Young closes the distance but Minakov moves to the side
and Minakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minakov tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Minakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minakov counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Minakov to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Minakov rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Young gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Minakov. Beautiful body shot.
Minakov dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Minakov's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minakov.
Denny Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.#T1##CL#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Minakov.
Minakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Young.
Minakov prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Minakov breaks from the clinch.
Minakov lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Minakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
Young moves to clinch but Minakov breaks away
and Minakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Minakov with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Minakov backing up. Minakov nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Minakov lands with a shot to the body.
Minakov tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minakov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Young moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young has Minakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Minakov manages to break the clinch.
Minakov is looking to clinch.
Minakov shoots in but no luck this time.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Young gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage. #T3#
Young misses with a double jab.
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 is looking to clinch but Minakov is avoiding it.
Young sets himself, and Minakov steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minakov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minakov.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Young rushes Minakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minakov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Young is trying to drag Minakov to the mat but Minakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Young tries for a takedown but Minakov manages to get underhooks.
Young is breathing heavily.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
#TD2#
Minakov successfully pulls guard.
Minakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young postures up in Minakov's guard and throws a big left but Minakov blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Minakov has wrist control.
Minakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Minakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Minakov pulls Young in to control the position.
Young 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.
Minakov keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Minakov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Minakov 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. #CL#
Young clinches up against the cage.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Minakov breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Young fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minakov sprawls well initially but Young persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young is looking to advance position but Minakov won't allow it. #T1#
Young wants to control but Minakov is keeping him busy.
Minakov trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
#SUB#
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Young is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Young throwing shots but Minakov is blocking nicely.
Young lands strikes from half guard.
Young wants to pass to mount but Minakov is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young is thwarting Minakov's attempts to control the position.
Minakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Young. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minakov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minakov has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Minakov trying to control from the bottom.
Minakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Young not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Minakov wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Minakov wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Young throws a strike but Minakov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Denny Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Young throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young throws a strike but Minakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Young keeping moving, preventing Minakov from controlling successfully.
Minakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young working a defensive guard but Minakov manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Young is trying to control Minakov's posture but Minakov avoids it. #SUB2#
Minakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Young trying to control but Minakov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Minakov rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov fails to land the takedown.
Denny Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Minakov cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Minakov has managed to clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Minakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Young tightens his grip and picks Minakov up, before dumping him to the ground. Minakov manages to land in guard.
Young with a nice head shot there.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young is working Minakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Minakov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Minakov is retaining full guard.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minakov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minakov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minakov is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young working a defensive guard but Minakov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Minakov blocks the strikes from Young.
Young manages to get to full guard.
Minakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young controls Minakov momentarily but Minakov frees himself. #T3##SU2#
Minakov gets to his feet. Young looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Minakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denny Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Minakov forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Minakov prevents the takedown attempt.
Minakov is pressed up against the cage. Young has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minakov down to the mat. Minakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minakov throws a one two combo.
Minakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Young letting Minakov take a breather here.
Young has Minakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Minakov breaks from the clinch.
Minakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Minakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Minakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minakov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!
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